Kiabi ITFAS Hiring For Merchandiser at Gurgaon, Haryana Full Time

Established in 1978 in the North of France, KIABI revolutionised off-the-peg fashion with the introduction of low-cost fashion for the whole family, a concept which had never been seen before. With a network of over 505 shops across the world, KIABI boasts a turnover of 2 billion euros (2019) and 2.4% growth. As a symbol of simplicity, universality and joie de vivre, KIABI proposes ranges that are created in France by an in-house team of 56 fashion designers. KIABI is France’s leading prêt-à-porter retailer with over 10,000 employees of 60 different nationalities. Kiabi is aware of the environmental footprint of its activity and is reaffirming its Social and Environmental Responsibility via the KIABI HUMAN programme, by developing ranges of ecologically designed products and a transparent supply chain, and training its staff and stakeholders in the human and environmental impact of its business. The company encourages the personal development of employees in their place of work and the promotion of ethical local initiatives.

Kiabi India (ITFAS ) is the sourcing division of the group . Established its independent working since 2019. We operate from 3 locations PAN India -Gurgaon, Bangalore and Tirupur.

Job Description

Follow product development phase with vendors by managing directly with collection and other decision makers (QA fitting, lab dip = colorist, fabric…) to get approvals after Order Confirmation

Receive, send and store samples

Maintain the Time and Action Calendar through system

Support in buying trips execution with Collection (trip organization, showrooms preparations)

Follow the production and monitor capacity booking with vendors and technical services

Key contact with Collection team to find the solution in case of issue: delays, commercial decisions needed, too many rejections, order shortage…

Lead claim management with the rest of the members of the cell

Set and meet target for supplier performance and implement the corrective action plan to improve the Date of Delivery performance

Distribute and implement the new norms and procedures to vendors and ensure the training

Develop and populate fair business behavior keeping in mind social compliance and environmental as a priority

Be responsible for defining, getting the validation and respecting the travel expenses budget

Contribute and be actor in company projects to develop efficiency and support changes of the organization

Including but not limited to the previous responsibilities, the company can also require the Merchandiser to carry out other duties (tasks, projects, temporary missions, etc.) that may be assigned by the Leadership on specific matters

Qualifications

Textile / Fashion graduate.

Relevant experience to the position (reference 4-6 years)

Relevant technical knowledge for the position

Fluent in English and local language, oral and written

Additional Information

Specification

Very good knowledge of woven fabrics

Experience with production follow-up

Great efficiency on IT tools

Organized, efficient and attached to details