Sr Sourcing Merchandiser (Woven)

Gap Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail seeks a Senior Merchandiser for Product Development to oversee garment sample creation and vendor partnerships. This role involves cost management, collaboration with design and R&D teams, and addressing quality issues. Applicants should have a strong background in merchandise sourcing and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in sample development with offshore production exposure.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and influence at all levels.
• Proven capability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop garment samples for assigned products/styles.
• Manage counter costing, handle samples, and track fit approvals.
• Coordinate with brand design, R&D, and key suppliers.
• Resolve fabric or quality issues.

Skills

Merchandise Sourcing Knowledge

Planning

Influencing

Drive Results

Learning Agility

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Merchandiser, Product Development will be responsible for developing garment samples for assigned products/styles while working closely with the Merchandising teams of the Vendors. As part of the product development team, s/he will also support identifying opportunities for cost savings, onboarding new vendors, and executing the innovation agenda for the department within the assigned brand.

What You'll Do

1. Download tech packs and BOMs.
2. Work with vendors on development sampling and initial costs.
3. Manage counter costing, handle samples, track fit approvals, and lab dips.
4. Follow up with vendors on system updates.
5. Manage wear-test and tailoring samples.
6. Ensure systems are updated with costs and details.
7. Coordinate MST legacy ID communications for purchase orders.
8. Partner with brand design, R&D, and key suppliers to develop innovative and quality products.
9. Collaborate with mill management, QA, and technical teams to resolve fabric or quality issues.
10. Resolve issues promptly while working to improve internal and external processes.

Who You Are

• Merchandise Sourcing Knowledge: Experience in sample development with offshore production exposure, preferably in a large buying office or trading company.
• Planning & Influencing: Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and influence at all levels.
• Drive Results: Ability to analyze situations and proactively suggest solutions to meet deliverables.
• Learning Agility & Experimentation: Demonstrates eagerness to learn and explore new approaches.
• Effective Communicator & Team Player: Proven capability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.