Associate Merchandiser (Home-Rugs)

About the Role

The Associate Merchandiser assists the Merchandising team in daily merchandising activities, including sampling, order processing, reporting, and production tracking. This role works with WSI India QA to support the US-based team and factory needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development:
• Follow-up on T&A of sample development, ensuring key dates are met.
• Prepare weekly progress reports for the US-based team.
• Follow-up on program approval samples with factories.
• Notify Merchandise Manager of any major issues during the development cycle.
• Coordinate average sample dispatch.
• Vendor and Order processing:
• Facilitate onboarding of new vendors.
• Prepare necessary documents for vendor setup.
• Process orders.
• Sourcing:
• Assist the merchandising team in sourcing new vendors when necessary.
• Development Trips:
• Arrange necessary documents and samples for US team visits.
• Liaise with the QA team.
• Arrange inspection schedules across factories.