Merchandising School: Job Responsibility of Merchandiser

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Day to day Job Responsibilities of a Merchandiser Working in a Buying Agency

Question: What are the day to day roles of a merchandiser working in a buying agency?

OCS's Answer:

Though job profile widely varies from organisation to organisation and position of a merchandiser in the organisation, I am listing down some of the common jobs that a merchandiser needs to do in a buying house on daily basis. Some tasks may be performed in a weekly cycle or season. After reading the following list, if you feel that something is missing then you are welcome to point it out in the following comment box.

Communicating with buyers by mail (mostly) for new queries as well as updates
Meeting with vendors and explaining new development requirement to vendor team
Planning for new season sampling and production orders
Collecting of garment samples, trims and different types of swatches from the vendors
Submission of samples to buyer through courier
Follow up with vendors for samples
Follow up with buyers for approvals and feedback
Giving approval on samples where buyer intervention is not required
Updating latest comments on particular styles or order to vendor representative
Update the buyers with the order status at all stages
Execution of running orders (production)
Visit to vendor site
Sourcing of materials for new development
Preparation of material requirement
Selection and finalizing of vendors for the upcoming orders based on vendor’s experience of making similar products
Preparing Purchase order
Costing and negotiation with trim & accessory suppliers
Handle quality issues for sampling as well as production
Preparing inspection schedule for shipment and notifying to quality department in the buying house or third party QA.
Maintaining files and Accounts
Updating Time and Action calendar

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Manager Merchandising (Woven Shirt)

Job Description / Responsibility:

Specialized in handling woven shirt orders for big buyers.
Sound knowledge about fabrics composition, construction and Price.
Sound knowledge about various washing process.
Capable to lead a team of 12-15 merchandisers.
Capable to work with buyers and suppliers confidently.
Capable understand buyers sketch and diagram to develop new styles smoothly.
Should have sound knowledge about technical points.
Should have knowledge on payment / L/C terms as well as export-import procedure.
Knowledge on Print, Embroidery and other value added works is a must.
Monitor delivery status