Branded Apparel Production Merchandiser

TRP RECRUITMENT; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced production merchandiser to oversee the apparel production process from order placement to delivery. This crucial role involves managing timelines, ensuring product quality, and maintaining effective communication with suppliers and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in apparel production, excellent problem-solving skills, and proficiency in reporting tools. Join a dynamic team and contribute to delivering high-quality products on time while navigating the complexities of the production landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in apparel production or merchandising.
• Strong understanding of the apparel manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production timeline from order placement to delivery.
• Liaise with suppliers to track production progress and resolve delays.

Skills

Apparel Production Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

Branded Apparel Production Merchandiser

We are looking for an experienced production merchandiser to manage the end-to-end apparel production process post-order placement with the supply base, ensuring adherence to the critical path, maintaining product quality standards, and achieving on-time delivery. This role requires close monitoring of production milestones, proactive issue resolution, and effective internal communication to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the production time line from order placement to final delivery, ensuring all milestones are met in line with the agreed critical path
• Liaise daily with suppliers and manufacturers to track production progress, resolve delays, and maintain delivery schedules
• Monitor production quality and ensure products meet specified standards, coordinating with QA teams and taking corrective action when needed
• Maintain and update weekly delivery status reports. Highlight any risks to time lines or quality and propose mitigation strategies
• Provide timely updates to relevant internal teams including Buying, Planning, and Logistics. Escalate and act on production issues promptly
• Anticipate and resolve production bottlenecks, material shortages, or capacity issues with a solutions-oriented approach
• Ensure all production documentation is accurate, up to date, and meets internal and regulatory requirements

Person Specification

• Minimum 3 year's experience in apparel production or merchandising.
• Strong understanding of the apparel manufacturing process.
• Experience managing a critical path and working with offshore suppliers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.