LSP Apparel Merchant

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced LSP Apparel Merchant to manage the end-to-end merchandising process for apparel products, from product development and sourcing to production follow-up and timely delivery. The role will require strong coordination with suppliers, designers, buyers, quality teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure products meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete merchandising lifecycle for apparel products.
• Coordinate with buyers, designers, sourcing teams, and vendors for product development.
• Understand product specifications, tech packs, measurements, fabrics, trims, and construction details.
• Identify and develop suitable vendors based on product, quality, cost, and capacity requirements.
• Source fabrics, trims, accessories, and other materials as required.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQ, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Prepare and follow up on samples, approvals, fit samples, and pre-production samples.
• Maintain T&A (Time & Action) calendars and ensure timely execution of orders.
• Coordinate with production and vendors to track production progress and delivery schedules.
• Work closely with the quality team to ensure products meet defined standards.
• Resolve production, quality, sampling, and delivery-related issues.
• Monitor order costing and margins and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, samples, approvals, and vendor performance.
• Ensure timely shipment and delivery as per business requirements.
• Track market and fashion trends to support new product development.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of apparel merchandising and product development.
• Good understanding of fabrics, garments, trims, and garment construction.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of costing, production planning, and quality standards.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple styles/orders simultaneously.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and merchandising/ERP systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Apparel, Textile, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Relevant merchandising experience in apparel manufacturing/export/retail will be preferred.