Merchandiser: Global Sourcing & Product Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Company holidays

Job summary

Li & Fung in Chicago is seeking a Merchandiser to support customers and overseas sourcing teams throughout the product development cycle from concept to shipment. You will ensure accurate execution while collaborating across teams and maintaining professionalism and quality.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising or business or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years merchandising, product development or sourcing experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with cross-functional and global teams.
• Strong ability to multi-task, anticipate and meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated, detail oriented, and punctual while independently solving problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of textiles or other materials used to create products in categories mentioned.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the customer and overseas sourcing teams.
• Research, identify and analyze market trends to drive sales and propose new items.
• Obtain quoting information, costs & samples from overseas teams.
• Purchase samples and send overseas for costing.
• Work with sourcing teams on product details and cost within pricing strategy.
• Upload data/documents into the customer system and submit supplier samples on time.
• Own pre-costing calculations for new items to ensure profitability.
• Complete new item proposals and retail comparisons.
• Manage factory compliance forms and communicate with compliance teams.
• Maintain production calendar from concept to shipment.
• Oversee workmanship, quality and fit for orders.
• Approve lab dips, print strike-offs and trims for textile orders.
• Communicate approvals/changes to overseas teams and suppliers.
• Manage QA testing with customer QA team and ensure timelines.
• Oversee artwork packaging from design to photography.
• Provide direction to graphic artist on initial artwork.
• Schedule photoshoots and edits.
• Work with customer on packaging approvals and revisions.
• Send artwork files to overseas teams within timelines.
• Manage packaging sample submissions & approvals.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Deadline management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in merchandising or business

Tools

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

CAD

Job description

Li & Fung in Chicago is seeking a Merchandiser to support customers and overseas sourcing teams throughout the product development cycle from concept to shipment. You will ensure accurate execution while collaborating across teams and maintaining professionalism and quality.

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