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Job Title: Ladies Merchandiser
Department: Merchandising / Production
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Permanent
About Us
Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
Our client, an established
clothing and apparel manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced and organised
Ladies Merchandiser to manage the full merchandising process from order placement through to final production and shipment. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, suppliers, pattern makers, production teams, and internal departments to ensure that orders are delivered according to required quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full merchandising process from order placement through to final production and shipment.
- Liaise with and manage relationships with customers on a daily basis.
- Communicate regularly with suppliers, pattern makers, production teams, and other relevant departments.
- Follow up on samples, approvals, fabrics, trims, and production deadlines.
- Monitor production schedules to ensure orders are completed and delivered on time.
- Check garment specifications, measurements, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Prepare and maintain accurate order sheets, costing information, production documentation, and delivery records.
- Track fabric and trim availability and follow up on outstanding requirements.
- Monitor order progress and ensure all critical deadlines are met.
- Identify and resolve production, quality, costing, or delivery issues promptly.
- Communicate order updates and production progress to customers and management.
- Ensure customer requirements and specifications are accurately communicated to production teams.
- Ensure all orders meet required quality, price, and delivery standards.
- Follow up on outstanding approvals and ensure delays are communicated timeously.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure smooth movement of orders through the production process.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date merchandising records and documentation.
- Perform general merchandising and production coordination duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12).
- Relevant qualification in Fashion, Clothing Technology, Merchandising, Apparel Production, or a related field will be advantageous.
- Previous experience as a Ladies’ Wear Merchandiser within a clothing/apparel manufacturing environment is essential.
- Strong knowledge of ladies' garments, fabrics, trims, garment construction, and production processes.
- Good understanding of garment specifications, costing, and quality requirements.
- Experience managing orders from placement through to production and shipment.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
- Ability to manage multiple orders simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong merchandising and production coordination skills.
- Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
- Strong knowledge of ladies' wear and garment manufacturing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong follow-up and coordination abilities.
- Good understanding of fabrics, trims, garment construction, and specifications.
- Strong costing and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple orders.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Proactive and results-driven approach.
- Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, production teams, and internal departments.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an
experienced Ladies Merchandiser with a strong background in the
clothing and apparel manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate must have a detailed understanding of ladies' garments and be able to manage multiple orders while coordinating customers, suppliers, pattern makers, and production teams.
The successful candidate must be highly organised, commercially aware, and confident in following up on samples, approvals, fabrics, trims, production progress, and deliveries to ensure that customer requirements are met.
What is on Offer
- Competitive market-related remuneration package.
- Opportunity to join an established clothing and apparel manufacturing organisation.
- Exposure to the full merchandising and production process.
- Opportunity to work with a range of customers, suppliers, and production teams.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to further develop your merchandising expertise within the clothing industry.
How to Apply
Send CV: tasmim.cassim@stratogo.comPlease ensure the job title "Ladies Merchandiser" is reflected in the subject line of your email application.Note: If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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