Overview
Apparel Merchandiser – Product Development, Merchandising and Production Jobs in Fountain Valley, CA at Confidential
Company is located in Fountain Valley California and is an apparel development & manufacturing company that specializes in Product Development, Sourcing and Production Management for Brands and Retailers. We are a well established company that services the Action Sport Industry, Golf, Outdoor and Youth Markets.
General Duties to include but not limited to:
- Communicate daily with Customers (buyers) and International suppliers on all aspects of product sourcing, price negotiation, development and production.
- Coordination, preparation and sending of all sample approval submits; fabric sampling, lap dips, accessories and trims, proto samples, photo samples, pre-production samples, production samples, as required.
- All aspects of Salesmen samples: Sending Customers Purchase Orders, Bibles, Pre-lines, Proto Samples and Salesmen Samples
- All aspects of Productions: Sending Customers Purchase Orders, Bulk fabric, PP approvals, Size Sets (if required) and TOP samples.
- Create and Maintain a WIP (Work in Progress) Report for development and production to track and manage the approvals to ensure that deliveries are maintained.
- Educate Suppliers of buyer’s requirements and assist with compliance.
- Alert QC Manager to any quality issues at Pre-Production and Production stages and coordinate with Supplier production and quality departments.
- Set up and Maintain Sourcing Development with all Style details.
- Initiate; negotiate pricing at all stages of development.
- Provide Reports to Management.
- Possible travel
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years merchandising/development/production apparel experience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good knowledge of product
- Must be familiar with the following programs:- MS Word, Excel, Filemaker Pro and Illustrator
- Local applicants should only apply. No out of state applications.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Apparel Merchandiser – Product Development, Merchandising and Production
Company: Confidential
Location: Fountain Valley, CA
