Merchandiser - Apparel Product Development

Job Description

Job Description

Merchandiser – Apparel Product Development

C ompany Overview :

As global apparel design and sourcing experts, we help brands tell their stories through high-quality, innovative apparel products. DRI has the resources to ensure a fully integrated and socially compliant approach to our client’s creative development, merchandising, and operational needs. Our high-energy atmosphere, family-friendly culture, and challenging opportunities enable us to attract the most dynamic candidates to be part of the DRI Team.

R esponsibilities :

The Merchandiser is part of our Apparel Merchandising Team and has and has specific account responsibilities.

• Manage the overall business of assigned account or product category and develop key relationships both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with internal teams for product concepts, branding, and create various products and seasonal line assortments that meet Brand’s overall business goals, product strategy, and profitability.
• Directly involved in all aspects of product development from initial prototype development through sourcing, price negotiation, and order replacement to meet TNA and deadlines.
• Develop, create, and manage the Tech Packs & BOMs with detailed product specifications, material / trim specifications, and sizing specifications throughout the process with all related revisions until product ready for production. Responsible for the accuracy on all the materials.
• Present and communicate the responsible seasonal product lines or category to internal management, stakeholders, as well as outside customers.
• Work and communicate on daily basis directly with overseas vendors and offices through product development, pricing, sample approval, and production process.
• Responsible for Product Costing and Margin for the assigned account / category.
• Work with internal planning, operations and logistics teams for PO issuing, production status, to order tracking.
• Managing and training junior team members (when applicable).

R equirements :

This position is targeted for someone with a strong desire to grow and to contribute knowledge and skills in the industry and who enjoys working in a team environment.

The Merchandiser helps to coordinate DRI’s internal and international resources to provide a complete service package for the client. The position involves some domestic travel for client contact and market research. The Merchandiser will report directly to the Merchandising Manager of the specified area.

At Design Resources, we believe a complete benefit package is important and provides our employees with a level of comfort and security for themselves and their families. We offer a full range of benefits to our full-time associates : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD / LTD, Long Term Care, 401K with Employer Match, PTO (including Paid Holidays), and Employee Discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.