About the role
The Associate Merchandiser is responsible for assisting the Merchandising team in their daily merchandising activities including sampling, order processing, reporting and production tracking. They work in conjunction with WSI India QA to support the US based team and factory needs.
Description:
1. Product Development:
Follow-up on T&A of sample development. Ensure key dates are met.
Prepare weekly progress reports to US based team
Follow-up on program approval samples with factories
Notify Merchandise Manager of any major issues during development cycle.
Average sample dispatch / co-ordination
2. Vendor and Order processing
Facilitate On-boarding of new vendors
Prepare necessary documents for vendor set up
Order processing
4. Sourcing
Assist the merchandising team in sourcing new vendors when necessary.
5. Development Trips
Arrange necessary documents and samples for US team’s visit
6. Liaise with QA team
Arrange inspection schedule across factories