Senior Merchandiser-Knit/Jersey

Senior Merchandiser As a Senior Merchandiser, your focus is on delivering the optimal product for your designated customer group. You take full ownership of implementing and ensuring the success of the merchandising strategy tailored to your specific customer segment, section, department, or product type. Your role involves overseeing a structured workflow to guarantee the delivery of the most compelling customer proposition. Key Responsibilities: Understand the competitive environment and strike a balance between customer expectations and company strategy objectives. Serve as the primary liaison with existing and potential suppliers, fostering strong relationships and monitoring their performance. Take full responsibility for developing suppliers to meet customer and product specifications. Manage supplier relations to align with short and long-term production goals, considering factors such as price, fashion, speed, sustainable materials, and innovation. Oversee timely deliveries, sample processes, pricing, fashion trends, speed, quality, and sustainability. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and other brands/assortment groups to optimize procurement procedures and secure the best production outcomes. Provide insights into customer group strategy within the country/region to internal stakeholders and guide them in building necessary capacity.