Fashion Merchandiser

Key Responsibilities

A. Buyer Requirement & Strategic Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for key buyers and high-value accounts.

• Interpret buyer requirements, design briefs, and complex technical specifications accurately.

• Lead presentations, costing discussions, negotiations, and T&A finalization.

• Manage buyer approvals, comments, escalations, and change requests efficiently.

B. Product Development & Sampling Leadership

• Oversee prototype, FIT, PP, and size-set developments with the sampling team.

• Provide technical solutions for construction issues, material challenges, and quality risks.

• Approve workmanship, verify measurements, and ensure brand standards are met.

• Drive sampling deadlines and ensure flawless development execution.

C. Material Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Identify and qualify new leather, hardware, and trims suppliers for innovation and cost competitiveness.

• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms.

• Ensure bulk materials meet buyer-approved standards and testing requirements.

• Guide Assistant Merchants and Purchase teams on material planning and approval processes.

D. Costing, Pricing & Documentation Control

• Prepare final accurate costings including yields, labor, overheads, trims, and margin analysis.

• Lead price negotiation with buyers based on costing and feasibility.

• Approve BOM, Trim Cards, Tech Packs, and order documents.

• Ensure all development and bulk documents are accurate and audit-ready.

E. Production Handover & Order Execution Oversight

• Lead Order Review Meetings with Production, QA, Cutting, Tooling & Planning.

• Ensure bulk Tech Pack, tools list, dies, patterns, and materials are finalized before production.

• Monitor WIP, production status, bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure timely delivery meeting quality, costing, and T&A commitments.

F. Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure 100% adherence to buyer quality standards and compliance protocols.

• Anticipate risks related to materials, design, or production and implement preventive measures.

• Approve final samples, shade bands, pre-production lots, and test reports.

• Lead rework analysis and corrective action reports (CAR).

G. Internal Team Leadership & Coordination

• Guide and train Assistant Merchants and merchants.

• Coordinate with design, sampling, purchase, production, and planning teams.

• Provide weekly management updates on high-level planning, risks, and strategic solutions.

• Ensure strong follow-up culture and documentation discipline across the team.

• It is a Full Time Fashion Designer job for candidates with 4 - 6+ years Experience.