Assistant Merchandiser -Home Soft Textile, Contractual

• Role & responsibilities

• Product development- Collaborate with design and product development teams to conceptualize and create innovative textile or hardgoods collections.

• Sourcing New Suppliers- Identify and source new suppliers and manufacturers that meet sustainability, quality compliance and cost standards.

• Evaluate Capacities - Evaluate capacities at factories and manufacturing techniques for best recommendation of factories & also work to reduce lead times.

• Price negotiations - Analyse cost structures and negotiate competitive pricing without compromising quality.

• Vendor follow up on Sampling + productions- Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality, delivery schedules, and compliance requirements. Oversee the entire order lifecycle, from product sampling and development to production and on timely deliveries.

• Quality control Follow up with suppliers on proto, PP, TOP sample approval process and quality to adher strictly to established quality standards. Organize pre-production meetings with suppliers and factories to emphasize on quality standards and problem solve with quality teams at factories and India quality controller on any quality challenges foreseen in productions**.** Frequent visits to factories to be made to review progress on inspection checks

Preferred candidate profile

• 7-8 yrs experience in soft textile
• Has knowledge of fabrics, textile etc
• Graduate/Diploma in Textile Engineering/Apparel Production
• Proficient use of Excel and database
• English: Fluent, written and spoken
• Adapt to travelling schedule
• Pro-active attitude
• Adaptable and flexible, adjusting to multiple business requirement
• Embodies the highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
• High ability to work within deadlines
• Strong communication and presentation skills.