Job description for Fashion Merchandiser at Nomadstudio Indonesia
Are you passionate about fashion and eager to learn the ins and outs of product planning, market research, and production coordination? We're looking for a Fashion Merchandiser to join our team and help bring our designs to life, from concept to customer.
What You’ll Learn & Do:
- Own the production calendar — from tech pack handover to final delivery — ensuring all milestones are met.
- Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with local and international garment manufacturers, fabric mills, and trim suppliers.
- Review and approve tech packs, grading specs, fit samples, and pre-production samples (PP samples).
- Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and lead times with vendors to optimize cost and production efficiency.
- Coordinate fit sessions and product approval processes with design and QC teams.
- Monitor production progress and proactively resolve delays, quality issues, or material shortages.
- Conduct or oversee factory audits and inline/final quality inspections (IQC/FQC).
- Manage importation logistics, costing sheets, and delivery documentation in coordination with the logistics team.
- Collaborate with design and creative teams on product briefs, color stories, and range presentations.
- Analyze sales reports and customer feedback to inform buying decisions and future range planning.
Requirements:
- 2–4 years of experience in fashion merchandising, buying, or production — ideally in a combined role.
- Solid understanding of garment construction, fabric types, CMT vs FOB production models, and quality standards.
- Proficiency in managing tech packs, BOM (Bill of Materials), and production trackers.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in merchandise planning, sell-through analysis, and OTB management.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills; experience dealing with Indonesian and/or Asian manufacturers is a strong plus.
- Ability to handle multiple seasonal collections simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets; experience with ERP or PLM systems is advantageous.
- Strong communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and verbal).
- Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Business, Textile Technology, or related field preferred.
