Sourcing Merchandiser

Levi Strauss & Co.; Lahore; On-site; PKR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in Lahore is seeking a Sourcing Merchandiser to lead and develop the sourcing team, ensuring on-time delivery of products that meet brand requirements.

You will source and follow through from development to shipment, implement sourcing strategies, and coordinate with contractors to uphold Levi's standards.

The role emphasizes English communication, teamwork, organization, and initiative to support the product programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a renowned local or international University.
• Foundation level experience in apparel (tops/knits) or sourcing.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Source, develop and follow through all products from development to shipment to meet customers’ requirements.
• Develop short and long-term sourcing strategies to support brand strategy and business needs.
• Ensure contractors understand and comply with our standards and capabilities to meet sourcing needs.
• Achieve strong customer services through quick response, effective problem solving and providing creative options and market intelligence.
• Deliver products (samples and bulk) within LS&CO specifications - both aesthetic and physical standards.

Skills

Written and spoken English

Team player

Strong organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

You're an original. So are we. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world. Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Beyond Yoga. We are looking for you to join us as Sourcing Merchandiser in Lahore!

About The Role

To manage and develop the sourcing team towards successful execution of product programs to meet brands’ requirements and needs. Develop & implement sourcing strategies to support business needs and achieve cost effectiveness, quality and timely delivery of products.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, develop and follow through all products placed from development to shipment according to seasonal calendars to meet customers’ requirement and needs.
• Develop short and long term sourcing strategies for respective customer groups to support the brand strategy and the business needs.
• Ensure contractors understand and comply with our standards, and their capabilities as well as competitiveness are able to meet with our sourcing needs.
• Achieve strong customer services through quick response, effective problem solving and providing creative options as well as market intelligence.
• Deliver products (samples and bulk) within LS&CO specifications - both aesthetic and physical standards.

Experience and Education

• Should have a bachelor degree from a renowned local or international University Foundation level experience in apparel (tops/knits) or sourcing industry.

Functional Competencies

• Good in effective written/spoken English
• Team Player
• Strong organization, coordination and time management skills
• Flexible in their approach with the ability to multi-task
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interact positively
• Quick to learn with high level of initiative.

Location

Location: Lahore LOCATION Pakistan, Lahore - Office FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way - creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.