Senior Merchandiser-Costing

Overall Responsibilities

Handle end to end cost analysis and product engineering from Design, inspiration to adoption - ensure right quality, right vendor, right price and right CO within ISC

• Be well versed with costs and performance parameters of various components of Garments

Fabrics (Knits, Wovens, Denim, Sweater, Outerwear, Swimwear, Lingerie, Socks)

- Dyeing and Processing methods and costs

-Trims local, Imported

- Cut Make & Trim charges know the SMV, SAM of various garments

-Value added services: printing, embroidery, washing, applique

- Testings fabric, garment, traceability

-Transportation and logistics cost

- Overheads, Profit of the manufacturing organization

- Productivity, factory and line efficiencies

• Familiar with INCO terms, duty structure of US and European markets, HTS codes
• Fam iliar with factory and vendor base in Bangladesh and other India sub-continent countries.
• Coordinate the Price Negotiation with suppliers
• Coordinate all operational activities from costing to proto sample development
• Collaborate with Overseas teams, suppliers & merchandising teams to negotiate prices, quantities, and timescales.
• Assess capacity and capability of vendors and factories
• Maximize customer interest at margin levels.
• Build constructive customer/supplier relationships and teams with all channel partners.
• Time to time reporting to business leader as per requirements
• Take care of any Ad-hoc projects
• Communicate with buyers/Merchant teams on a regular basis to provide up-to-date info with regard to the status of production and shipment of garments.
• Follow the guidelines on the assigned product categories and being the key communicator for the assigned product areas in the business stream.

• Risk analysis / assessment at proto stage, diagnose production problems and work with suppliers to present alternatives to buyers and line seniors.

Additional Requirements

• 8-10 years working experience in merchandising, cost analysis, buying

• Sound knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques, knits and Denim products.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented.
• Professional qualification in related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel etc.

Competency Requirements ((if applicable))

Behavioral Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Communication
• Think do mindset.
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in: English

Specific Working Conditions

Frequency of Trave: As required.

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