Position: Merchandizing Executive - Product Development (Apparel Trims)
Company: US based MNC
Location: Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional with Apparel Merchandizing & Product Development expertise in labels & trims and structural packaging products. This role requires hands-on experience in Costing, Product Development, Project Management, and Account/Brand Management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Development: Develop labels and packaging products as per set specifications and guidelines.
- Mock-ups & Product Approvals: Create mock-ups and visual designs and work with Account managers for necessary product approvals.
- Testing & Compliance: Arrange the approved mock-ups for required product testing.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with other relevant departments to ensure the product are developed and deployed for commercial production.
- Technical Issue Resolution: Analyse and resolve technical issues related to components, packaging, manufacturing methods, and performance.
- Costing & Negotiation:
Conduct costing for recent developments and negotiate best prices from suppliers.
- Manufacturing Oversight: Ensure that manufacturing performance and quality goals are met during new developments.
- Pre-development Meetings: Arrange and conduct pre-development meetings with relevant stakeholders, document discussions, and share minutes of meetings.
- Effective Communication: Effectively communicate with all relevant stakeholders related to product development and deployment.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- A minimum 3 years of experience in Merchandising/ Product Development in Apparel/ Textile/ Printing & Packaging.
- Prior experience in project management is essential.
- Bachelors degrees in business administration/management would be a plus.
- Excellent command of English, both written and verbal, is essential.
- High level of computer literacy and MS Office.
- Familiarity with integrated ERP systems; experience with SAP is preferred.
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to Navi Mumbai.