Senior Merchandise Executive
Job Summary
The Senior Merchandiser manages production schedules, critical path timelines, and quality compliance for assigned collections. This role involves coordinating with factories and suppliers, sourcing apparel components, and negotiating pricing and lead times. The position requires strong expertise in garment construction and production management to ensure timely delivery and accurate record-keeping.
Responsibilities
- Manage production schedules and critical path timelines
- Coordinate with factories and suppliers for timely delivery
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and MOQ
- Source fabrics and apparel components
- Review samples and maintain quality compliance
Required Skills
- Apparel merchandising or production management experience
- Knowledge of garment construction and fabric properties
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Supplier and factory management
- Proficiency in production processes
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Manage production schedules and critical path timelines for assigned collections.
- Coordinate with factories, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
- Track article codes, colourways, and production status throughout the development cycle.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and MOQ with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Review samples, approve production quality, and resolve production issues when necessary.
- Source fabrics, elastics, lace, trims, and other apparel components.
- Analyze inventory movement and support range planning and commercial forecasting.
- Maintain accurate merchandising records, production reports, and supplier documentation.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, Business, Textile, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in apparel merchandising, sourcing, or production management.
- Experience in intimate apparel, lingerie, or fashion manufacturing is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric properties, trims, and production processes.
- Experience managing suppliers, factories, and production timelines.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Willing to travel for factory visits and supplier meetings when required.