Production Merchandiser - Western Wear

JOB TITLE: Production Merchandiser

FUNCTIONAL AREA: Apparel - Western Wear

REPORTS TO: Category Head

POSITION’S OBJECTIVE: (Brief on position’s objective)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Order Management:
• On time placement and Pre production closures as per D2S timelines
• Closure of final cost post Order placement as per GP Targets & agreed timelines
• Working in tandem with sourcing team and ensure on time delivery in full
• Solving daily production related issues for vendor and sourcing partner
• Ensure timely Sample handover to PPC (post Buy meet) along with tech packs, DP PO creation (within 1 month of order placemen), releasing excel PO’s. and code creation.
• Regular Store visits & competition visits to identify new market trends
• Regular follow ups with adopted Stores to identify & fulfil the Gaps.
• Maintain code sign off.
• Regular update production tracker.
• Range Book Maintenance, Style Bible , Production files and various trackers
• Fabric stock management & Utilization plan:
• Product Performance Review:
• Monthly review of sell thru
• Archiving Original and all Best Seller Samples
• Maintaining Range Room sample

• Vendor Management:
• Help support new vendors for product escalation and Training of existing producers.
• Maintain productive relationship with vendors (fabric & garment)
• Help PH Product Merchandiser in range closure & development to mitigate production concerns

• Delivery Management
• Coordination for fabric deliveries with CFT.
• T & A management
• Maintaining Weekly status review and escalation of any delays/rejections/shortfall
• Monthly alignment of buys as per OTB
• Real time update of Distribution Tracker
• All pre-production approvals within 24 working hours

JOB SPECIFICATION: (QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE)

• Years of Functional Experience: 5 - 8 years of work experience in Merchandising, Sampling, Product development
• Degree/Diploma: B. Ftech / M. Ftech / BE Textiles / BSc Home Science

• Knowledge & Skills:
• Fabindia Product Knowledge
• Business Management
• Merchandising
• Commercial Acumen Costing & Pricing
• Craft & Textile
• Vendor Management
• Sampling
• Costing
• Planning and Organizing
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication skills