Job DescriptionWHAT YOU’LL DO MerchandiserAs a Merchandiser is responsible for executing the workflow to secure the best product offer. Now, ‘best deal’ might sound simple at face value. But there’s a bit more to it than that. In essence, it’s about striking the right balance between a few different things. As a Merchandiser you will have the ownership on managing and optimizing the entire workflow and secure the best deal in terms of price, fashion, speed, sustainable materials, and innovation.Responsibilities  Drive development, quotation and order follow up processes as per the set plan/ goals to secure the best deal for products and on time delivery, end to end flow.Strike the right balance between obtaining the best price for the company and customers while considering production lead-times, product quality, safety, user-friendliness, and sustainability. Build and maintain strong relationship with supplier and ensure the best supplier are selected for development & production.Monitor suppliers’ performance and manage supplier relations related to short and long-term goals of production by considering all success factors such as price, fashion, speed, sustainable material, and innovation.Understand competitive environment and get the correct balance between the expectations of the customer and the objectives of the company's strategy.Work collaboratively with the Supply Chain team during business execution, ensuring alignment and cooperation to secure optimized procurement procedures and creative solutions based on data and product knowledge.The person we are looking for must have experience in product & order follow-up & constructive negotiation. A team player, who can drive towards the common goal and should preferably have extensive knowledge in handling Woven products, material, and components production. Communication skills will also be a key element when deciding who we will hire for the role as you will need to build relationships across Production and Buying Office.  To be successful in this role, you need to have strong product and production knowledge for anticipating potential challenges, suggesting optimizations, and resolving issues. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who has strong ownership and can work independently. This role touches almost the entire supply chain, so you need to proactively manage various internal stakeholders globally, balancing different, sometimes competing—or even conflicting— priorities and somehow finding your way through it all to reach a mutually beneficial outcome. When it works, it’s a symphony of global level coordination. And when it doesn’t, you have contingent strategies in place to minimize the impact.What you need to succeed:Academic background in Textile Engineering or Fashion industry is preferrable.8-12 years of working experience with production and development from end to end execution, preferably from Womenswear Woven.Effective time management - being stress-resistant and good at prioritization.Have a flexible mindset, positive attitude, and be an inspirational team player.Being fashion knowledgeable and have a genuine interest in fashion trends.Strong stakeholder management, know how and when.Preferable remote team working experience. WHO WE ARE H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.  We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.   WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE  
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.  Enjoy perks like staff discount cards, flexible work arrangements, wellness benefits, parental support, and more. Here, you are encouraged to be yourself, experiment, and chart your own growth path. As you flourish, so do we, with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future.  JOIN US Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible according to agreement. The role is an on-site position, based in our office in Bangalore. Please apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible.  Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.  We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.