Main Role:
- Become an expert on assigned product including the understanding of the technical aspects of the various products, i.e. raw material, construction, components, assembly process.
- Be familiar with the competition in each individual product area, processing specific information on their price points, product line and manufacturing base.
- Providing hands-on follow up of all daily merchandising activities for an assigned product / brand segment starting from design concept through order placement and shipment.
- Spearhead the research and development of new vendors and / or existing vendors with new production capabilities in order to identify new and evolving opportunities that will meet Company's current and future product needs.
- Making sure that quality garments are shipped as per agreed upon delivery dates.
- Evaluating lowest possible production cost respecting company's expectations on product and supply chain needs.
- Conduct price negotiation with all vendors in order to ensure that most competitive market prices are obtained.
- Build and maintain a strong working relationship with all vendors. Train vendors on company standards and represent company values at high possible level.
- Work closely with all relevant colleagues in Head Quarter.