About the jobSTROMAE – Portuguese branch of the MAESTRO Knitting group – is a company developing and manufacturing fully fashioned knitwear garments for middle to high international brands. We are a fast-growing group with offices and factories in Portugal, Bulgaria, and China. We are counting 100 people worldwide and are looking for a Knitwear Merchandiser for our Portuguese office located in Guimarães.JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for an experienced merchandiser who will be responsible for interfacing with buyers and knitters from order analysis to shipment in a timely manner. You will report to the Development Manager and the Production Manager. Your main responsibilities will include:Yarn sourcing and ordering, enrichment of yarn type, trims, print, embroideries, washes, and stitches library collaborating with technicians and Development manager.Knitted garments development by translating customer's requests/vision for technician team/knitters/manufacturers. Your goal is to lead highly qualitative sampling within a strict timeframe.Daily communication with buyers and designers for comments, approvals, new ideas sourcing while providing a high level of service.Prototypes, SMS, size set, PPS, lap dips, bulk production follow-up internally and with outside partners, as well as yarn mills according to the schedule (updated and shared T&A) till ex-factory date.Smooth communication with confection team, knitters, QCs, to assure the highest quality possible, weekly meeting with the Production manager.Costing sheet preparation for every piece developed, to share along with customer while sending protos, SMS…Visit partners (knitters, embroiderers, printers…) when required.Preparation and monitoring shipments at development and production stages.IDEAL CANDIDATEYou have a minimum of 3 years of merchandising experience in knitwear.You have experience in product development, costing, and execution orders.You are familiar with gages, yarn count & composition, fully fashioned garment, sewing techniques, stitches, patterns…You can understand and translate complex technical files while guiding technicians for new developments.You are client-oriented and able to handle several customers at the same time, smoothly and reactively (dealing with pressure, daily communication, and strict deadlines). Communication is deeply embedded in the DNA of the company.You have a good network in Portugal (factories or subcontractors sourcing).You speak Portuguese fluently and have a good level of English; a basis in French can help.You are a problem-solver, flexible, and have an eye for detail.WE OFFERAn exciting challenge in a growing company where evolution possibilities are real and where meritocracy is truly valued. We offer an attractive salary package in line with your experience.
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