Product Merchandiser Full Time NEW

JOB TITLE: Product Merchandiser

FUNCTIONAL AREA: Apparel

REPORTS TO: Category Head

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Range Room Development

• Help in creating Mood Boards and themes for the season
• Sampling based on the Buy Plan req. as per the T&A. Spec creation. DP PO creation within 1 month of order placement. Releasing excel POs. Sending tech packs to PHs
• Range development basis design brief in coordination with PH
• Work on new product development for new Business based on design brief, option plan , range plan
• Coordination with Fabric PH and weaver for arranging sampling yardages
• Maintain the right mix of silhouettes, fabrics, cuts, sleeves, necklines etc. in samples based on the buy plan
• Trend Analysis – Regular Market & Competitor analysis to ensure ranges & pricing is in keeping with the market trends
• Style wise modifications/comments to be shared with PH/Producer on shortlisted and rejected samples within a week of receipt/review of range
• Closure of costings to maintain the GP
• Maintaining sampling tracker and updating it real-time
• Work on new product development for Occasion Wear based on design brief, option plan , range plan

Range Review/Presentation:

• Ensure receipt of all samples with correct trims as per agreed timelines
• Timely colourway closures
• Prepare for internal range presentations up to the MRH & consolidate feedback on the range
• Photoshoot and cataloguing of new range

Selected Range of Presented Range

• Create & present a range as per the option plan & price mix
• Fabric innovation as well as core fabric representation in the range
• Silhouette Innovation

Production

• Colourway Closure, Style Detailing, Product changes pre MRH to be completed and handed over to Production
• Help support Design Input in case of Fast Chase opportunities
• Review Fabric qualities with Fabric team before ordering and work
• Assist the production team in working on CAD consumptions
• Assist in diluting the fabric stock as per the requirement
• Assist in PH allocation

Documentation:

• Prepare and maintain fabric charts
• Product Range Catalogue
• Timely return of rejected samples and documentation per SPPI requirement
• Archiving all Designer/comp samples for future discussion/reference

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