Merchandiser- Dec-Acc

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 111,600 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Merchandiser in Gurugram, India. The role involves managing vendor relations, overseeing product development, and ensuring effective communication between teams. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in decorative accessories and product development. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required, along with proficiency in spreadsheet and word-processing software. Join a dynamic team at a company known for its high-quality home furnishings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of practical experience in Dec Acc products.
• Knowledge of sourcing and product development.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strong vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development and vendor relations.
• Monitor testing of products to ensure adherence to protocols.
• Facilitate onboarding of new vendors.
• Liaise with QA team and manage inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Vendor sourcing

Communication skills

Tools

Spreadsheet programs

Word-processing programs

Job description

Overview

About the Role The Merchandiser is the liaison between the San Francisco based team and the factories, managing seasonal developments, vendor relations, T&A and key communications. They work with WSI QA to support the US based team and factory needs.

Responsibilities

• Product Development: Fully versed on T&A master calendar and all key dates for product development samples. Monitor testing of products with factories and protocol adherence. Communicate target costs and sample ETD’s to vendors, and follow up on weekly progress. Communicate program approval to vendors and ensure that the factory has the correct approved sample before they go into production. Troubleshoot any issues that come up in production and work with factory to ensure on-time delivery and notify Merchandise Manager if there are any major delays.
• Vendor relations and capacity management: Facilitate onboarding of new vendors. Create strong relationships with all of our key vendors. Stay on top of factory issues (strikes, holidays, etc) and report to Merchandise manager as needed.
• Sourcing: New products / factories via trade shows and market contacts. Understand the capabilities of all of our factories. Development trips. Prepare all documents and samples for team’s visit. Liaise with QA team. Arrange inspection schedule across factories.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of practical experience in Dec Acc products.
• Knowledge of sourcing and product development.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing process in the Dec Acc / Tabletop area / Metalware / Mirror / Storage / Tableware.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good written communications skills.
• Vendor Sourcing & Relationships: Assist and maintain strong relationships with local vendors to ensure production process and output – such as capacity, sample submissions, revisions, negotiations, monitor supplier performance to ensure it meets or exceeds company standards and expectations.
• Technical Competencies Required: Computer skills including the spreadsheet and word-processing programs, and e-mail at a highly proficient level.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC; ability to converse over a telephone; ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment.

About Us

Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd. Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States\' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.

Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.