Objective:

This role will work closely with the Senior Merchandiser in assorting a product line for Home & Accessories that accurately represents the brand. The Merchandiser will be a creative lifestyle enthusiast with experience in merchandising and product development in home/accessories/lifestyle categories.

Key Responsibilities:

New Vendor Development :

- Evaluate the latest trends, buying patterns, and demographics of the target market and assist in creating weekly / monthly merchandising strategy

- Identify new and existing vendors to source the samples at the best costs

Sourcing & Sampling :

- Conduct the initial product selection, recommending the team with product choices, ensuring price competitiveness, assortment and stock availability

- Make sure samples are received in time from vendors and participate in meetings to evaluate and making sure they are saleable

- Coordinate both internally and externally to ensure that all production requirements and delivery are met

Miscellaneous :

- Participate in weekly business updates, seasonal assortment meetings, and buy meetings.

- Organize and maintain all retail samples as well as best & worst sellers each week

- Manage visual line sheets pertaining to monthly buys

- Work with Production team to track deliveries and flag any changes

Education and Experience:

- Bachelors/Masters in Fashion / Merchandising with 3-4 years of proven experience with a modern fast-fashion brand/export house/buying house/retail organization

- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop)

- Must have good numerical competency and knowledge of Advance Excel for reporting and analysis

Preferred Skills:

- Strong knowledge of latest lifestyle trends and ability to create collections that appeal to our target market

- Understanding of The Label Life brand and customer

- Strong organizational skills, ability to use initiative, to be flexible and to work in fast paced environment

- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

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