Merchandiser & Planner

Key Responsibilities Manage the full production cycle starting from receiving designs until final product delivery. Handle end-to-end product development, including material selection, costing, and pricing strategies.Work with international licensors such as Warner Bros., following up on all product development stages, from design to production, and obtaining their approval at each step. Lead cost negotiations with suppliers and factories to ensure competitive and profitable pricing. Prepare fabric, trims, and accessory requirements and issue purchase orders accordingly. Follow up on fabric and material reception, ensuring quality and timeline compliance. Send tech packs and specifications to factories and confirm full alignment on requirements. Oversee pre-production samples (PPS), fitting approvals, and quality checks before bulk production. Create and monitor Time & Action (T&A) plans for all styles to ensure deadlines are met. Follow up daily on production stages: cutting, sewing, finishing, packing, and shipment readiness. Monitor manufacturing processes closely to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to specifications. Coordinate shipping logistics with factories and internal teams to secure on-time delivery. Work closely with QA to ensure product quality at every stage of production. Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards across production facilities. Coordinate product handover to the warehouse and verify documentation accuracy. Prepare weekly reports on production status, fabric consumption, costing updates, and shipment progress.Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics, Applied Arts or related field. 2–4 years of experience in apparel production, garment merchandising, or sourcing. Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, garment construction, and production workflows (CMT / Full Package). Experience in costing, pricing, and supplier/factory negotiations. Proven experience in following up on sampling, PPS, bulk production, and shipment timelines. Strong understanding of quality standards, specifications, and garment measurements. Ability to manage and update Time & Action (T&A) plans effectively. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with suppliers, factories, and internal teams. Proficiency in Excel and ERP/production systems. Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple styles simultaneously. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced fashion manufacturing environment.