Manager - Merchandising

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Li & Fung
At Li & Fung, we’re changing the game and landscape of our industry with innovative services and solutions. Our scale allows us to act as a catalyst for change and as a convener of our supply chain partners. Starting with product design and development and including everything from compliance to raw material and factory sourcing, manufacturing control, logistics, and more, we offer end-to-end services for all stakeholders in the consumer goods industry. Our offices and teams are based in all key production markets, giving us the expertise and extensive network of supply chain partners needed to meet the diverse needs of our global customers.
For over 120 years, Li & Fung has been developing networks and building long-term, meaningful relationships with our stakeholders. Despite major changes and disruptions, innovation and creativity continue to drive our business. We constantly experiment with new ways of working to deliver value to our customers and suppliers, our shareholders, and the communities in which we live and work.
As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.
We are proud to be Great Place To Work Certified.
Job description
Position: Manager Merchandiser
Grade – 4A
Experience: 12 - 18 years (including 4+ years in production/ technical role)
Location: Gurugram
Company Preference - Preferably from an agency/ liaison office
Product Category - Hard Goods, DIY, and Décor
Skills: Cost Negotiation, Sample Development, Production, TNA, Vendor Coordination, Customer Coordination
Roles and Responsibilities
• Understand customer needs and requirements and develop an effective sourcing strategy.
• Studying and Sharing Product Packs to work on new developments and costing.
• Price negotiation, sourcing suppliers to meet requirements and advance cost-effectiveness.
• Distributing new inspiration samples across factories for new developments and follow-up.
• First-time reviews of development samples to be sent to end customers ensuring aesthetics, packaging, and information are correct.
• Responsible for Weekly sample development tracking chart.
• Liaise with Cross-Functional teams for Product Development.
• Information flow to factories, Global sourcing offices, and customers.
• Monitor and follow up for all the developments to be on time adhering to customer’s requirements.
• Thorough understanding of the Production flow process.
• Close Production TNSs with factories and follow through execution.
• Liaise with factories and quality teams for risk analysis, PPMs, and production processes.
• Travel to factories based on business needs.
Desired Candidate Profile
• Sharp business acumen, ability to understand the parts of the business and align it with the people plan.
• Willing to travel.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Works comfortably under pressure or dealing with ambiguity.
• Strong product and material knowledge with good development skills.
• Experience/ exposure in complex work environments.
• Attention to detail and a sharp bend of mind.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Early joining preferred.
• Education: BE/B. Tech /Dip. In Fashions
• Candidates from Delhi-NCR will be preferred.
• To know more about us please visit https://www.lifung.com/
If this sounds like you, Apply Now!
As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.