Senior Merchandiser (Hardgoods Export- wood, marble and metal)
About the role
Job Description: Senior Merchant Location: Noida, Brand: Casa Decor Experience: 4-8 years (Only from Export Handicraft industry with experience in Hardgoods – wood, marble and metal home décor items) Working Days: Six days a week
Shift: 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Job Overview:
The Senior Merchant will oversee the end-to-end process of sampling, resourcing, and buyer management for new product development. This role requires proactive coordination with designers, vendors, and buyers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality samples, efficient negotiation, and comprehensive follow-up. The Senior Merchant will also be responsible for maintaining meticulous records, managing ERP-related tasks, and ensuring quality checks and shipping logistics are executed seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities:
Sampling and Resourcing:
Develop and research new products, coordinating with designers for CADs.
Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of samples.
Send proposals to buyers for developed samples and submit feedback to TL and Management.
Buyer Approach:
Approach buyers for meetings and conduct physical meetings and negotiations.
Share detailed sheets with buyers and ensure negotiation within 24 hours.
Send final samples for buyer review and oversee order development.
Send a minimum of 10-15 emails per month to buyers for new product offers and prepare detailed feedback reports for TL and Management.
Complete all Green Seal and PPM requirements at buyer offices with the team to address product challenges.
ERP Management:
Manage all PO-related work from initiation to completion, ensuring work is done by team merchants.
Submit ERP reports, including cost and P/L sheets, to TL and Management after each PO dispatch.
Record Keeping:
Prepare TIP files within 5 days of receiving a PO and submit signed PO TIP files to TL after cross-checking checklists.
Vendor Management:
Share POs with vendors, ensuring 100% accuracy in details such as Green Seal and branding.
Share internal PPM notes with vendors along with PO copies and obtain signed copies for records.
Follow up with vendors twice daily via group and call to stay updated on PO and goods status, keeping Factor Managers informed.
Buyer Management:
Provide shipment status and planning updates twice a week (Tuesday and Friday) to concerned merchants.
Follow up daily with buying agencies on pending matters via email and phone.
Quality Check:
Share quality check points with vendors and factory supervisors when placing orders and maintain signed records for each SKU.
Submit inspection planning to TL and QC team at least 7 days before the start date of each PO.
Provide weekly PRIF for the following week every Wednesday to ensure PO inclusion in inspection planning.
Shipping:
Finalize packing lists for each PO with accurate CBM details within 7 days of receiving the PO to facilitate timely booking and planning.
Update the shipping team, packing supervisor, vendor, and all concerned parties on amendments or cancellations on the same day.
Reporting:
Share daily work reports with management and HR, including PO status and next day planning.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in merchandising, product development, or a related field.
Strong understanding of ERP systems and PO management.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with vendor management and quality control processes.
Proficiency in MS Office and relevant software tools.
Additional Requirements
Prior experience working with TJX or other off-price/discounter retail customers will be preferred.
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email: ealenthire@ gmail.com
satish: 88O 27 49 743
Pay: ₹35,202.39 - ₹90,731.71 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Noida): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
How Much experience you have in Hardgoods export house ?
How much experience you have with TJX buyer ?
Current salary ?
Expected salary ?
Notice period in days ?
Current location ?
Experience:
hardgoods merchandiser: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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