Manager - Merchandising

Li & Fung; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Li & Fung in Gurugram seeks a Manager Merchandiser with 12–18 years’ experience, including 4+ years in production/technical roles. Location is Gurugram, India. Preference for candidates from agency/liaison offices. Focus areas include hard goods, DIY, and décor, with strong negotiation and supplier coordination skills.

Roles span product development, costing, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver on customer requirements and timing. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Fashions with merchandising focus.
• Experience: 12–18 years with 4+ years in production/technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and develop an effective sourcing strategy.
• Studying and sharing product packs to work on new developments and costing.
• Price negotiation, sourcing suppliers to meet requirements and cost-effectiveness.
• Distributing new inspiration samples across factories for new developments and follow-up.
• First-time reviews of development samples to ensure aesthetics, packaging, and information are correct.
• Responsible for Weekly sample development tracking chart.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams for product development.
• Information flow to factories, global sourcing offices, and customers.
• Monitor and follow up for all developments to meet customer requirements.
• Thorough understanding of the production flow process.
• Close production TNs with factories and follow through execution.
• Liaise with factories and quality teams for risk analysis, PPMs, and production processes.
• Travel to factories based on business needs.

Skills

Cost Negotiation

Sample Development

Production

TNA

Vendor Coordination

Customer Coordination

Education

BE/B.Tech / Dip. in Fashions

Job description

Here is what you need to know about the job: Li & Fung At Li & Fung, we’re changing the game and landscape of our industry with innovative services and solutions. Our scale allows us to act as a catalyst for change and as a convener of our supply chain partners. Starting with product design and development and including everything from compliance to raw material and factory sourcing, manufacturing control, logistics, and more, we offer end-to-end services for all stakeholders in the consumer goods industry. Our offices and teams are based in all key production markets, giving us the expertise and extensive network of supply chain partners needed to meet the diverse needs of our global customers. For over 120 years, Li & Fung has been developing networks and building long-term, meaningful relationships with our stakeholders. Despite major changes and disruptions, innovation and creativity continue to drive our business. We constantly experiment with new ways of working to deliver value to our customers and suppliers, our shareholders, and the communities in which we live and work.

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

We are proud to be Great Place To Work Certified.

Job description

Position: Manager Merchandiser

Grade – 4A

Experience: 12 - 18 years (including 4+ years in production/ technical role)

Location: Gurugram

Company Preference - Preferably from an agency/ liaison office

Product Category - Hard Goods, DIY, and Décor

Skills

• Cost Negotiation
• Sample Development
• Production
• TNA
• Vendor Coordination
• Customer Coordination

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and requirements and develop an effective sourcing strategy.
• Studying and Sharing Product Packs to work on new developments and costing.
• Price negotiation, sourcing suppliers to meet requirements and advance cost-effectiveness.
• Distributing new inspiration samples across factories for new developments and follow-up.
• First-time reviews of development samples to be sent to end customers ensuring aesthetics, packaging, and information are correct.
• Responsible for Weekly sample development tracking chart.
• Liaise with Cross-Functional teams for Product Development.
• Information flow to factories, Global sourcing offices, and customers.
• Monitor and follow up for all the developments to be on time adhering to customer’s requirements.
• Thorough understanding of the Production flow process.
• Close Production TNSs with factories and follow through execution.
• Liaise with factories and quality teams for risk analysis, PPMs, and production processes.
• Travel to factories based on business needs.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Sharp business acumen, ability to understand the parts of the business and align it with the people plan.
• Willing to travel.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Works comfortably under pressure or dealing with ambiguity.
• Strong product and material knowledge with good development skills.
• Experience/ exposure in complex work environments.
• Attention to detail and a sharp bend of mind.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Early joining preferred.
• Education: BE/B. Tech /Dip. In Fashions
• Candidates from Delhi-NCR will be preferred.
• To know more about us please visit https://www.lifung.com/

Li & Fung is creating the supply chains of the future. As entrepreneurs, we create innovative products and provide end-to-end solutions for our customers. We are using speed, innovation and digitalization to transform our business in ways the industry has never seen before. Our teams thrive on collaboration and embrace diversity as a driver of innovation. We believe that our people are the source of our strength and expertise, and the reason for our success. We are committed to the creation of an educated, inclusive environment, where everyone is valued and respected, no matter who they are. We know that learning is continual and are dedicated to investing in the future of our people. We are putting purpose at the core of what we do at Li & Fung to make a difference along the supply chain and in our communities. Our goal is to create the supply chain of the future to help our customers navigate the digital economy and to improve the lives of one billion people in the supply chain.

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

You can learn more about our purpose and values