Merchandiser - Product Development

The Merchandiser – Product Development is responsible for leading effective execution of Product Development for the assigned categories. The role includes accurate forecasting of customer orders, driving the sample development process, order costing/negotiations with customers, and liaising with internal teams/customers for achievement of the topline, profitability, OTD, and CRI objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing PD Merchandising objectives and action plans for the assigned categories
• Drive the achievement of Sample Development On-Time Delivery (OTD) and profitability objectives in collaboration with internal SBU/Corporate teams and CFTs.
• Manage relationships with customers/buying houses to achieve strategic PD deliverables, including outstanding product development and Customer Relationship Index (CRI) etc.
• Lead and manage the team of Development Merchandisers for the assigned categories to achieve functional objectives

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clothing Technology, Business Administration, or Marketing

Experience

Minimum of 1-2+ years of relevant experience in Merchandising (Development) with Costing

Intimates (Bra Product) experience will be an added advantage

Competencies

• Drive Vision & Growth
• Excite & Engage Customers
• Inspire Each Other
• Simplify & Focus
• TC - Functional IT and Digital Skills (P1)
• TC - Product Costing skills (P2)
• TC - Customer Insights (P1)
• TC - Customer Time and Action Calendar Management (P2)