• Responsible for data integrity and accuracy of the line plan (e.g.
style number
color options and codes
product attributes
retail price and forecasted units) • Responsible for global sourcing and determining costing and budget requirements with overseas vendors • Evaluating suppliers and finding the best products for the right prices while using negotiating skills • Managing global product samples and preparing them prior to meetings/presentations • Placing and reviewing orders
co-ordinating with suppliers and determining quantity and type of merchandise to purchase • Responsible for fitting and production samples approval • Collaborating with cross-functional partners; including design
development
raw materials
sourcing
production
fast turn
and brand
to gather key information that support merchandising decisions • Full purchasing cycle management for all styles in assigned product categories including introduction
build and retirement of those styles • Tracking and maintaining proper levels of stocked inventory • Providing weekly performance summaries to support executive reviews • Data entry on fashion management software