Our Client a leading fashion brand that specializes in luxury bridal bespoke and readytowear garments is seeking to hire a Fashion Merchandiser. The ideal candidate must have a keen knowledge of the fashion industry and will be responsible for ensuring constant stock of fabrics and required materials are available for production.
Job Responsibilities:
- Source for the right fabrics and materials for production.
- Monitor and control fashion product costing.
- Implement a profit planning strategy for each collection and business unit incorporating different profit parameters to achieve business and sales objectives.
- Keep regular records of inventory and track inventory usage against projection.
- Monitor and track material usage against projection and promote an analyticdriven process across the business units by engaging and utilizing the company s software system.
- Identify and assess risks and opportunities against previously defined targets.
- Act as subject matter expert on inventory planning for the entire business; providing guidelines and recommendations for improved business performance.
- Going to fashion shows
- Researching and predicting fashion trends.
- Ensure markdown targets are met to maximize profitability.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of HND/B.Sc. degree.
- Proven experience in the fashion industry.
- Experience working with couture lines is an added advantage.
- Comprehensive understanding of fashion terminology.
- Assertiveness and thorough knowledge of the fashion industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Microsoft Proficient. Thorough knowledge of the fashion industry. Teamwork.