Merchandiser-Handbag

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Overall Responsibilities                                                                                                                               

Handle end-to-end Handbag product development till shipment, ensuring right quality, right vendor, right price and on-time delivery.

• Handbags Product development, costing, price negotiation
• Closely monitor sampling approval process and ensure timely submission along with good execution
• Handle all Lab dips, bulk fabric color, and quality submissions.
• Follow up T&A (WIP) on a regular basis, and ensure reporting on-time delivery regularly.
• Collaborate with buyers, and suppliers, to negotiate prices, quantities, and timescales
• Maximize customer interest at margin levels.
• Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners
• Keep fluid, clear and timely communication with both internal and external partners
• Ensure vendor/factory make schedules for inspection
• Ensure the factory make space booking to the shipping line and handover goods on time.
• provide the required shipping documents in a timely manner after shipment
• Time to time reporting to the head of the department
• Coordinate with the compliance team for FE renewal and factory corrective action plan
• Take care of any Ad-hoc projects (Vendor compliance/documentation)
• Communicate with buyers 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 be the key communicator for the assigned product areas in the business stream.
• Coordinate all operational activities from proto sample development, costing and production tracking, fabric and trim development, etc., and WIP updates.
• Communicate order details and requirements to suppliers/production units and manage and control the whole process of pre and post-order placement ensuring quantity, quality, order specification, and delivery dates are achieved.
• Coordinate the Price Negotiation with suppliers as designated by the Sr. Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandise Manager/Merchandise Manager.
• Responsible for tracking critical path, forecasting delays, and course corrective action if needed with proactive action plans to ensure On Time Delivery.
• Identify and diagnose production problems and work with suppliers to present alternatives to buyers and line seniors.
• Responsible for production in the assigned factories and maintained liaison with QA Depts/Factory Mgt Team for quality, inspections, delivery deadlines, etc.
• General administrative work as or when required.

Additional Requirements  

• 4-5 years working experience in merchandising on handbags
• Knowledge of handbags manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Professional qualification in related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel

Competency Requirements ((if applicable))  

Behavioral Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in: English

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