About the RoleThe Merchandiser, Product Development will be responsible for developing the garment samples for the assigned product / style while working closely with the Merchandising teams of the Vendors. As part of product development team s/he will also be providing support in identifying opportunities of cost saving, onboarding new vendors and executing the innovation agenda for the department in the assigned brand.What You'll Do

Downloads tech pack and BOM

Works with vendors for development sampling and initial costs

Manages counter costing; Handling samples; Tracking fit approvals; Tracking lab dips

Following up with vendor on system-updates

Manages wear-test samples and tailoring samples

Ensures Systems are updated with costs and details

Coordinates MST legacy ID communications for purchase order

Partners with brand Design, R&D and key suppliers to develop innovative and quality product

Partners with Mill management, QA and technical teams to resolve fabric or quality issues

Resolves issues within a timely manner while working to continuously improve and create internal and external processes and procedures

Who You Are

Merchandise Sourcing Knowledge – Experience in sample development and with offshore production exposure; in large-sized buying office or trading company

Planning & Influencing – proven experience in plan, prioritize and influence at all levels

Drive Results – ability to analyze situations and proactively suggest solutions to meet deliverables

Learning Agility & Experimentation – demonstrates eagerness to learn and explore new ways of approaching goals

Effective Communicator & Team Player - proven capability to communicate effectively, verbal and written