Senior Merchandiser
Senior Merchandiser
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Product Development & Range Planning:
Collaborate with design buying and sourcing teams to develop innovative and trendright home textile collections.
Analyze market trends customer feedback and sales performance to guide assortment planning.
Ensure timely development of samples prototypes and final products.
Vendor & Supplier Management:
Source new suppliers and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors primarily in key textile hubs (India China Pakistan Turkey etc..
Negotiate costings lead times minimum order quantities (MOQs) and terms to ensure product profitability.
Conduct regular factory visits for quality checks and process improvements.
Production & Supply Chain Coordination:
Track production timelines to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
Coordinate closely with QA logistics and planning teams to streamline supply chain operations.
Costing & Pricing:
Work on target costing ensure margin goals are met and recommend pricing strategies based on market positioning.
Monitor cost fluctuations in raw materials and adjust sourcing strategy accordingly.
Sales & Performance Analysis:
Review sales data and suggest improvements to the product mix.
Prepare seasonal review reports and presentations for internal and client meetings.
Client & Buyer Interaction (for Exportfocused Roles):
Act as a key point of contact for international buyers/retailers.
Attend buying meetings trade fairs and exhibitions to represent the company and present collections.
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Textile Design Fashion Merchandising or related field.
Minimum 5 8 years of merchandising experience in the home textiles industry.
Strong knowledge of textile materials construction dyeing/printing techniques and finishing processes.
Excellent negotiation communication and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel PLM systems and ERP tools.
Strong sense of trends color and product aesthetics.
1. Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 2. ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics). 3. CRM systems (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics). 4. Business intelligence software (Tableau, Power BI). 5. Data analytics software (R, Python, Excel).
Education
1 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN EXCEL
Employment Type
Full Time
