Merchandiser (Product Development)
Location
Kolkatta | India
Job description
About Us:
Our Story Started in Kolkata, West Bengal. The Year 1993.
India was on the precipice of significant social change with increasing influences from the West.
India's youth were beginning to stir, seeking exciting modern lifestyle experiences. The directors of the Turtle Clothing Company understood that the Indian Fashion landscape was to change forever. Embracing these dynamic changes the brand delivered to the high streets of India, a modern product and brand that appealed to this new youth movement.
Today, 30 years later brand Turtle continue to deliver the best of global styling and inspirations, whilst staying true to their heritage.
Brief Job Summary
Assist in Product Development for all Product categories of the Brand starting from seasonal brief to final MRP, in-line with PD & Sourcing strategy to drive Innovation, Cost, Quality, Agility, Responsiveness.
Key Deliverables
- Develop products within the cost targets and meet Brand Cogs Target at product category level.
- Ensure products are developed within scope of Sourcing strategy i.e., Full Package I Innovation | Product Complexity
- Ensure seasonal development plans are as per agreed metrics for each season and responsible for developmental budget.
- Adherence of Go to Market (GTM) calendar Time lines, Ensure Ontime Delivery of Samples and Sales Sample tools, Bulk Sealing, MRP, Tech pack accuracy and 100% System related PD activities are completed as per the GTM timelines.
- Drive rationalization through fabrics/Product codes for efficiency season over season
- Collaboratively manage developmental effectiveness with Cross Functional teams.
- Develop products with stage wise Risk review for seamless bulk execution, ensure alignment with critical stakeholders.
- Engage with Fabric team to conduct seasonal mill week presentations, influencing fabric selected meets Brand Standards
- Drive development workshops for Road show sample sealing.
- Product wise vendor allocation considering capabilities/capacities adhering to Brand protocols and in sync with existing sourcing strategy/guard rails.
- Simplify Product Development through re-engineering or optimal usage of raw materials.
- Ensure accuracy of Tools (Techpack, BOM & Line Sheets) given to Sourcing / vendors required for development / bulk production (Initial Samples, Sales samples & Bulk).
- Continuous elevation of product performance/ aesthetics in collaboration with Design, Brand Partner and Fabric Team
Education & Experience
B. Tech (Textiles) / Postgraduate (Fashion Tech) from NIFT
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in Product Development (Garments, preferably Menswear)
- Technical expertise is a MUST specifically in Men's Woven Shirts and Men's Trousers
- Should have strong experience in PLM/similar application tool for Techpack and BOM creation
- Exposure to Digital/technology tools would be an added advantage.
- Collaborative working relationships with cross functional partners
- Strong communication skills, analytical skills, thorough understanding of product development.
- Technical strong coupled with commercials.
- Smart Analytical, Planning & negotiation skills
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