Merchandise Specialist (Fashion)

1. Product Development Tracking:

• Coordinate with the design team and relevant departments to implement sample development according to the product plan.
• Monitor each stage of development: design → pattern → prototype → fitting → final approval, ensuring timeline adherence.
• Track sample revisions (fitting comments), compile feedback, and coordinate resolution to meet quality requirements.
• Regularly update sample status and proactively flag risks that may affect delivery schedules.

2. Production Progress Monitoring (Not factory-based):

• Follow up on production progress via internal teams or vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Proactively coordinate and resolve issues affecting timelines such as late samples, material shortages, or technical errors.
• Act as the main contact point for updating production status by SKU to managers and related teams.

3. Order Timeline Management:

• Create and maintain a timeline tracking sheet for each product from development to delivery.
• Monitor actual progress and provide regular reports to the brand manager.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth, timely, and quality delivery of orders.

4. Product Development Documentation Management:

• Update and maintain essential documents: sample tracking forms, fitting feedback, SKU lists, product specs, etc.
• Ensure all documentation is well-organized and accessible for tracking and quality control.

5. Material Status Monitoring (Not responsible for purchasing):

• Monitor the status of materials assigned to samples (provided by another department).
• Ensure that all trims and fabrics are delivered on time to avoid sampling or production delays.