Global Merchandiser & Product Development Specialist

Li & Fung; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company holidays

Job summary

Li & Fung is seeking a Merchandiser to support customers and overseas sourcing teams through the product development cycle, from concept to shipment. You will ensure timely, accurate product execution and collaborate across teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising or business, or related field.
• 3–5 years merchandising, product development or sourcing experience.
• Excellent communication across cross-functional and global teams.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Textile knowledge or similar materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between customer and overseas sourcing teams.
• Research market trends and propose new items to customers.
• Obtain quotes, costs and samples from overseas teams.
• Purchase samples and send for costing.
• Ensure product details meet customer pricing strategy.
• Upload data/documents to customer system and manage samples.
• Manage pre-costing for new items to ensure profitability.
• Prepare new item proposals and retail comparisons.
• Oversee factory compliance forms and communicate with teams.
• Maintain production calendar from concept to shipment.
• Oversee workmanship, quality, and fit for orders.
• Approve lab dips, strike-offs and trims for textile orders.
• Communicate approvals/changes to overseas teams.
• Coordinate QA testing guidelines and retests with customer.
• Direct artwork packaging from design to photography.
• Direct photoshoots and model selection.
• Coordinate packaging approvals with customer.
• Send artwork files to overseas teams on deadlines.
• Manage packaging sample submissions and approvals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in merchandising or business

Tools

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

CAD

Job description

Li & Fung is seeking a Merchandiser to support customers and overseas sourcing teams through the product development cycle, from concept to shipment. You will ensure timely, accurate product execution and collaborate across teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.