Merchandiser

Talented Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Merchandiser to own the merchandising process across product development and production. The role is hands-on, requiring strong organisation, commercial acumen and the ability to manage multiple products, suppliers and deadlines.

Ideal candidates will have deep knowledge of clothing merchandising, solid Excel skills and a keen eye for fashion trends, with the ability to liaise with clients and factories to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in clothing/fashion merchandising.
• Experience in clothing manufacturing or retail.
• Strong Excel and administration skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Commercially minded with a hands-on approach.
• Passion for fashion and current trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage products through the merchandising and production process.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, factories and internal teams.
• Coordinate samples, approvals and production timelines.
• Assist with product costing, pricing and specifications.
• Monitor critical timelines and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Ensure products meet client specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate product and merchandising documentation.
• Assist with range development and fashion trend research.
• Identify and communicate potential delays or production challenges.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Merchandising

Product development

Production

Excel

Administration

Communication

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Mid-Level Merchandiser to join a close-knit team and take ownership of the merchandising process across product development and production.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple products, suppliers and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage products through the merchandising and production process.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, factories and internal teams.
• Coordinate samples, approvals and production timelines.
• Assist with product costing, pricing and specifications.
• Monitor critical timelines and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Ensure products meet client specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate product and merchandising documentation.
• Assist with range development and fashion trend research.
• Identify and communicate potential delays or production challenges.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and suppliers.

Requirements

• 35 years' experience in clothing/fashion merchandising.
• Experience within clothing manufacturing or retail.
• Strong understanding of product development and production.
• Experience working with retailers or clothing brands advantageous.
• Strong Excel and administration skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially minded with a hands-on approach.
• Passion for fashion and current trends.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer "personal information" shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA").