Sourcing Merchandiser

Bulk Production:

• Ensure Bulk placement falls on aligned LT & within capacities.
• Ensure Supply chain issues are caught before hand & resolved.
• Responsible for bulk execution of 200-400 PC9s and 5 million units annually by liaising with mills/Suppliers/Support departments/trims suppliers/Prod development.
• Responsible for on-ground monitoring of operations to verify & report production statuses proactively seeking bottlenecks before they endanger deliverables.
• Actively liaise with all the supporting team i.e. Raw Material FE GT PI QA teams on bulk issues.

Production Planning:

• Analyze & work on capacities & input in System.
• Use Projection system of Board Walk to send get supplier confirmations and upload data.
• Minimize MOQ upcharges and liabilities by effective planning negotiation.
• Create alternate solutions to reduce lead times wherever possible.

Product Development/Pre-prod:

• Fabric Sweater yarn sourcing development sampling request liaise with internal supporting teams and all necessary external suppliers so to ensure submission deadlines are met & issues resolved.
• Monitor pre-production approvals color dips / stitching approval Fitting related approval related samples are sent within the specified timelines.
• Liaison with internal supporting teams i.e. Raw Material FE GT PI & QA to ensure garment quality within LS&CO specifications of both aesthetic and physical standards.

Control:

• Work with Quality and Finishing teams to ensure any issues in bulk production are identified as a early as possible & work on resolution with concerned.
• Implement and standardize LS&Co. SOPs protocols and processes with Suppliers.
• Liaison with vendors IT and third-party logistic teams to ensure accurate and transparent data representation in Levis systems.
• Achieve strong customer services through quick responses efficient problem solving and creative solutions along with market intelligence.
• Create and maintain OAs in SAP and Solar accurately for on time Purchase Order issuance and delivery.