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Position： Senior Merchandiser - Apparel
Job Descriptions
Provide product design and development services to customers, based on the guidelines and information given by supervisor and customers
Research and identify suitable product and market trends for customers
Identify potential vendors and materials for product design and development
Assist in establishing and enhancing customer relations with design advice
Design showroom layout and coordinate showroom setup
Provide general support to the team
Design mini garments/swatches based on the creative and product development director’s trend direction to be used for buyer’s presentations
Support Designers with buyer’s projects from presentation boards/yarns development packs/stitch packs/sample making/photo taking/logging and organizing
Work closely with suppliers to develop/source and research new yarns and trimmings
Assist merchandisers with customer requests and to design key customer up-dates, plus process customer product packs and sample orders
Ordering of sample yarns or yardages and keeping an updated inventory of yarns /yardages ordered.
Controlling all the sampling lead time following the customer’s calendar.
Cost cross checking among different suppliers and regions to meet customer’s target price.
Working T&A with vendors for each season from development to bulk delivery
Visit trade shows/fashion shows in HK and China, able to go out and gather market research/new concept ideas
Visit and Liaise with our China sample room on all matters related to sample making and development
Work with Design, Merchandising, and Planning to ensure a smooth process flow in product development and getting product to market
Evaluate materials, technologies, and companies in pursuit of Performance Product innovation
Ensure product design goals are technically feasible, cost effective and timely
Continuously advise management on the status of active projects and offer suggestions for timeline improvements when necessary
Develop, maintain and foster relationships with current vendors to continuously improve pricing, delivery, innovation, and quality
Perform other duties as assigned by management ？
Requirements
3-5 years in sweater product experience
Strong product and material knowledge with good development skills, and familiar with merchandising and product development process
Able to work under pressure, result oriented, excellent communication skills, self-motivated, responsive and detail minded
Ability to build strong relationships with the team, communicate effectively with internal and external parties
Strong problem solving skills. Able to manage multiple tasks environment
Good command of written and spoken English and Mandarin
Literate in Microsoft office programs