Website:
purpleunited.com
Job details:
Key Responsibilities
1. Merchandising & Product Management
· Own the complete product merchandising cycle from product development and sampling to production and final dispatch.
· Plan and execute the merchandising calendar in line with business and sales requirements.
· Ensure timely development, approval, and execution of products/styles.
· Monitor product and style status and provide regular updates to senior management.
· Identify potential delays and proactively drive corrective actions.
2. Vendor Management & Negotiation
· Manage and develop strong relationships with domestic and international vendors/factories.
· Lead negotiations on price, MOQ, quality, lead time, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
· Evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for improving cost, quality, and delivery.
· Ensure vendors comply with agreed commercial and operational requirements.
· Resolve vendor-related issues and production escalations effectively.
3. Costing & Commercial Management
· Lead product costing and commercial discussions with vendors and the production team.
· Review costing and ensure competitive pricing before seeking management approval.
· Drive cost optimization through effective negotiation, sourcing, and vendor management.
· Monitor purchase costs and identify opportunities for improving margins and overall business efficiency.
4. Procurement & Order Execution
· Oversee the generation and accuracy of Purchase Orders, Item Masters, Buy Forms, and PTRs.
· Ensure purchase orders are released within defined timelines.
· Monitor order execution from confirmation to production and dispatch.
· Ensure product requirements, quantities, specifications, and timelines are accurately communicated to vendors.
5. Production & Shipment Coordination
· Monitor production progress through regular PTR and production tracking.
· Coordinate with vendors/factories to resolve production-related issues and ensure timely completion.
· Coordinate with Production, Sales, Quality, Shipping, and Documentation teams for smooth execution.
· Ensure approved shipments are dispatched as per committed timelines.
· Track shipment readiness and proactively escalate potential delays.
6. Team Management
· Lead, manage, and mentor the merchandising team.
· Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance and deliverables.
· Establish clear timelines, priorities, and accountability within the team.
· Review team reports and ensure accuracy of merchandising data and documentation.
· Coach team members on vendor management, costing, production follow-up, and merchandising processes.
7. Reporting & Management Coordination
· Prepare and present regular merchandising MIS and business updates to senior management.
· Track key parameters including order status, production progress, vendor performance, costing, and shipment timelines.
· Highlight critical business risks, delays, and dependencies with proposed action plans.
· Maintain accurate and updated product/style trackers and ensure timely reporting.
Key Requirements
· 7–10+ years of relevant experience in Product Merchandising / Apparel / Retail / Procurement.
· Proven experience in managing the complete merchandising and product execution cycle.
· Strong experience in vendor management, commercial negotiations, costing, sourcing, and production management.
· Prior experience in team handling and mentoring.
· Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and merchandising MIS.
· Strong understanding of product development, sampling, procurement, production, and shipment processes.
· Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
· Ability to manage multiple vendors, products, and critical timelines simultaneously.
· Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.
· Ability to work independently, manage escalations, and provide effective solutions.
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