Job Description
I appreciate the interest, but if you do not have a valid work permit, please dont apply to this positionOur client, a leading menswear importer and distributor, is looking for aVice President of Merchandising and Sourcingto add to their team!Travel to Europe for sample shopping (customs declarations, tax free submissions)Travel to fabric shows / sourcing shows looking for new product / suppliersTravel to China, India, and other countries for sourcing new suppliers, negotiate pricesWork with Sample Room clerk to categorize and organize the samples when they arrivePrepare the SKU plan for each seasonWork with CEO and the designers to develop the linePrepare trend research and direction for the new season for all brands with CEOWork with the designers on styling details and artworksWork with the Sales Team to try and help them understand each styleWork with the sales team and the customers to present the Product if requestedReview the designers on tech packs to make sure all details are accurate and clear for the garment makersOverlook fit and specs with the designers and Fit TechnicianOverlook with the designers of lab dips, handlooms, strike offs, trims, fits, pp samples, etc…Meeting with designers and suppliers to follow up on SMS developments and timelinesCollecting orders and participating in the buys of all commodities to accumulate totals.Work with the fabric mills to establish all fabric qualities, information, and negotiate pricesMeeting with factories to see what can be done to reduce prices and achieve targetsWork with the garment makers to negotiate all prices even further at the time of order placement and place all orders.Confirming orders (prices and deliveries) and making sure po’s are issuedWorking with the design team to make sure that all items have been sent to the supplier so they can successfully produce each style.Work with the team (approx 14 people) to ensure that they have the answers and tools to perform their job and create the product by answering technical questions