Sourcing Merchandiser- KNITS

BRONZE HQ DISTRIBUTION AND TRADING FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BRONZE HQ DISTRIBUTION AND TRADING FZE in Dubai seeks a skilled professional to manage supplier relationships, oversee product sourcing, and ensure quality control in garment production.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Fashion Merchandising and at least 5 years of experience in the textile/apparel industry. Responsibilities include coordinating shipping and maintaining production standards across various categories.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product sourcing or merchandising.
• Strong understanding of costing principles and order management processes.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, productivity, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Identify new suppliers and maintain relationships.
• Manage purchase orders and procurement of raw materials.
• Oversee quality control and product execution.
• Coordinate shipping and delivery across production categories.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Budgeting

Quality control

Garment production knowledge

Costing principles

Production line management

Fashion merchandising knowledge

Inventory management

Education

Fashion Merchandising degree or related coursework

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify new suppliers and maintain relationships with existing suppliers.
• Manage purchase orders and procurement of raw materials.
• Deal with budgeting, costing, and price negotiation.
• Oversee the full cycle of product development and execution.
• Manage quality control and inspection.
• Facilitate proper channels for warehousing, storage, and packaging of items.
• Ensure production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
• Manage production line quality control and dispatch planning.
• Coordinate shipping and delivery across production categories in denim, leather, knitwear, fabric, accessory, and ladies wear to achieve smooth operations and increase production levels with minimal expenses.
• Oversee overall operations per respective category production and commit to production operation safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Preferably a Fashion Merchandising graduate or related coursework.
• Solid work experience in the textile/apparel industry or high‑end brands.
• Strong understanding of costing principles and order management processes.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of garment production, quality, and compliance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product sourcing or merchandising within a buying house environment.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and production line).
• Familiarity with retail fashion trends, industry standard equipment, and technical expertise.
• Must be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, and inventory.