MERCHANDISING PROCEDURES (Part 03)

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Job List of a Merchandiser



LAB DIP / PRINT STRIKE OFF:

1. Follow up with our customer for lab dips if necessary.
2. Upon receipt of the lab dips from the customer, immediately send a replica to the supplier.
3. Follow-up with the supplier for prompt delivery of lab dips latest within 5 days.
4. Obtain maximum numbers of lab dips from the supplier’s minimum 3 per color.
5. Upon receipt of lab dips from the supplier, match lab dips against customer specifications via visual test or if required by the customer via lab test.
6. Head of department will give the final approval prior sending the samples to the buyers.
7. Forward the lab dips to the customer along with the lab test report on as & when received basis. Make sure the buyer receives the lab dibs as per their requirement.
8. Follow with the customers for approvals/comments.
9. On approval inform supplier.
10. Update Order Checklist.

SIZE SET SAMPLES:

1. Follow-up with the supplier for prompt delivery of Size Set options with actual fabric, maximum 4 days for local fabric & maximum 12 days for imported fabric.
2. Obtain 2 sets of samples of all sizes from the supplier. One for merchandisers & one for the customer.
3. Upon receipt of samples from the supplier, match these against customer specifications & comments.
4. Thoroughly check the styling, measurement (if any), stitching, quality of the fabric, fabric construction/GSM, hand feel, washing standard, finishing of the sample & accessories if any.
5. Prepare size set format sheet.
6. Head of department will give the final approval prior sending the samples to the buyers.
7. Forward the size set options to the customer’s on as & when received basis.
8. Ensure that buyer receives the samples as per their precise requirement.
9. Forward one or two pieces to the Head of Quality Control.
10. Follow with the customers for approvals/comments.
11. Upon receipt of approval advise supplier & Quality Control Head.
12. Update Order Checklist
13. Obtain actual production schedule from the supplier. Make sure the schedule is in accordance with the shipment date.

TO BE CONTINUE................