About the RoleThe Senior Merchandiser, Product Development will be responsible for developing the garment samples for the assigned product / style while working closely with the Merchandising teams of the Vendors. As part of product development team s/he will also be providing support in identifying opportunities of cost saving, onboarding new vendors and executing the innovation agenda for the department in the assigned brand.What You'll Do

Manage the product development process (P2M) in a timely manner (development sampling, initial costs, negotiation/ production & capacity planning to meets the design aesthetic as well as commercially acceptable quality standards)

Manage relationships with vendors and support vendor allocation & aggregated costing along with overall capacity planning aligned to the cost targets to drive competitive advantage

Partner with vendors to drive innovation initiatives and superior quality while resolving any product and quality issues pro actively

Onboard new vendors and provide training to existing vendors along with supporting the evaluation process

Look for opportunities for continuous improvement in product development, process management and overall sourcing procedures

Develop communication skills to exchange complex information

Manage projects and program execution within area of specialty and ensures quality of work

Who You Are

Proven success in applying fully functional professional knowledge in global product development and understands design, merchandising, and global sourcing landscape

Ability to drive results through planning and prioritizing along with influencing others and providing recommendations & solutions

Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures