Consultant Merchandising

Centric Brands; Lahore; Sur place; PKR 3 000 000 - 4 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Centric Brands in Lahore, Pakistan is seeking an experienced Senior Merchandiser to lead end-to-end product development for denim lines. You will coordinate with suppliers, factories, and buyers to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and margins.

The role requires 8–10 years in merchandising, strong knowledge of garment manufacturing, and excelente MS Excel skills. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of merchandising experience in apparel.
• Deep knowledge of denim product and garment manufacturing.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Professional qualification in merchandising.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and MS Excel skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee end-to-end product development from concept to shipment.
• Manage vendor negotiations for price, quantity, and timelines.
• Conduct factory visits and ensure samples, fabric, and trims meet standards.
• Monitor sampling and approvals to ensure on-time submissions.
• Coordinate T&A (WIP) and ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with buyers and suppliers to optimize margins.
• Maintain relationships with channel partners and ensure shipping docs post-shipment.

Connaissances

Merchandising

Vendor negotiation

Product development

Quality control

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field

Outils

MS Excel

MS Office

Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop

Description du poste

Job Description:

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women's, men's and kid's apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

• Handle end to end product's development till shipment, ensure right quality, right vendor, right price and on time delivery.
• Product Development: Oversee product development, costing, and price negotiations.
• Factory Visits: Regular visits to follow up on samples submissions, developments, bulk fabrics, bulk trims, sewing line planning, and monitor garment delivery.
• Sampling and Approval: Closely monitor the sampling approval process to ensure timely submissions and proper execution.
• Fabric Submissions: Handle all lab dips, bulk fabric color, and quality submissions.
• T&A (WIP) Monitoring: Regularly follow up on T&A, ensuring timely delivery and accurate reporting.
• Supplier and Buyer Collaboration: Negotiate prices, quantities, and timescales with buyers and suppliers.
• Customer Relationships: Maximize customer interest while maintaining margin levels and building constructive relationships with channel partners.
• Factory Coordination: Ensure timely factory space bookings with shipping lines and prompt handover of goods, along with all required shipping documents post-shipment.
• Compliance Coordination: Work with the compliance team on FE renewals and factory corrective action plans.
• Price Negotiation: Coordinate price negotiations with suppliers as designated by the Sr. Merchandiser, Assistant Merchandise Manager, or Merchandise Manager.
• Critical Path Management: Track critical paths, forecast potential delays, and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure on-time delivery.
• Production Coordination: Oversee production at assigned factories, maintain communication with QA departments and the Factory Management Team to ensure quality, inspections, and delivery deadlines are met.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

Additional Requirements

• 8-10 years working experience in merchandising
• Sound knowledge of garments manufacturing process & Merchandising (especially the Denim Product)
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Professional qualification in related field of merchandising
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel, primarily focused on MS Excel

Competency Requirements (if applicable)

Centric Values:

• Innovative
• Resourceful
• Collaborative
• Respectful

Behavioral Competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Capability to drive improvement of image
• Initiative
• Ownership
• Communication

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in: English

Specific Working Conditions

Frequency of Travel: As required

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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