Sr. PD Merchandiser

Product Development Planning:

• Collaborate with the merchandising team to understand product requirements, market trends, and customer preferences.

• Develop product development plans, timelines, and critical paths in coordination with design, sourcing, and production teams.

• Conduct research on new materials, trims, and production techniques to enhance product quality and innovation.

Supplier Management and Collaboration:

• Identify, select, and onboard suppliers based on their capabilities, capacity, and compliance with quality standards.

• Establish strong working relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective communication, and timely coordination of product development activities.

• Collaborate with suppliers on product costing, material sourcing, and sample development.

Sample Development and Approval:

• Work closely with the design team to translate design concepts into detailed product specifications and technical packs.

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely development of samples, providing clear instructions and specifications.

• Coordinate sample review sessions, gather feedback from stakeholders, and facilitate necessary revisions for sample approval.

Costing and Price Negotiation:

• Collaborate with suppliers and the sourcing team to obtain accurate product costing, considering materials, labor, and production processes.

• Analyze costing and pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

• Negotiate pricing with suppliers to achieve cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.

Production Coordination:

• Monitor and track the production process, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and order quantities.

• Collaborate with the production team to resolve any production-related issues, such as capacity constraints or quality concerns.

• Coordinate with suppliers on production scheduling, material availability, and delivery timelines.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to establish and enforce quality standards throughout the product development process.

• Conduct regular quality inspections and audits to ensure compliance with quality specifications and customer requirements.

• Address any quality issues promptly, working with suppliers to implement corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, merchandising, sourcing, and production, to ensure effective communication and alignment of product development activities.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings, providing updates on product development progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Coordinate with the merchandising team to ensure accurate product specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of product development activities, including sample approvals, costing, and communication with suppliers.

• Prepare regular reports on product development status, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and recommendations for process improvement.

• Analyze data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization.