Senior Executive - Development Merchandising

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fabric development strategies aligned with business objectives, market trends, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Production, and Quality Assurance, as well as external suppliers and vendors, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and product differentiation.
• Lead fabric prototype development in collaboration with Design and Production teams.
• Collaborate closely with the PD and Raw Material sourcing teams to achieve better outcomes.
• Oversee sampling processes to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with customer specifications.
• Implement quality control measures throughout the development process to maintain product integrity and required quality standards.
• Work closely with Sourcing and Procurement teams to optimize costs without compromising quality or performance.
• Negotiate pricing and agreements with suppliers and vendors to achieve favorable commercial terms.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in business management, Textile Engineering, Merchandising, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of relevant industry experience, including at least 1 year in Product Development within the fabric manufacturing industry.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with ERP systems.
• Experience in a fabric manufacturing environment and handling VS/Pink accounts will be an added advantage.