Function of a merchandiser

 Function of a Merchandiser

 A. Pre-order Merchandising       

• To receive inquiry sheet
• Consumption calculation
• Costing and quoting
• Negotiation
• Price confirmation
• Order confirmation
• Receive master L/C

 B. Post Order Merchandising

  a. Collecting Raw materials

       a. a. Prepare TNA

1. Select the appropriate supplier
2. Booking fabric and accessories required to complete the order after careful calculation with specification mentioned in the order sheet
3. Open BB L/C
4. Receive sample of ordered raw materials for approval
5. Follow up production
6. Sending procuring information to the   stores
7. Receive PI from suppliers
8. Receive raw materials in store
9. Inspect raw material (both quality and quantity)

b. Sampling

• Proto type sample
• Development sample
• Salesman sample
• Photo sample
• Size set sample
• Pre-production sample
• Shipment Sample

  c. Banking

• Receive master L/C
• Check mater L/C
• Amend master L/C if required

d. Production of Garments

• Making Swatch Card, get approval from buyer and distribute in different sections (Production, QC, store, wash, etc)
• Booking production line
• Receive inventory report on raw materials
• Attend Pre-production meeting
• Arrange testing of raw materials and send test report to buyer
• Arrange test cutting
• Start bulk production
• Request to buyer for Final Inspection
• Arrange Final Inspection, collect IC and send to buyer
• Had over the goods to C&F and collect B/L

 e. Commercial Activities

•     Submit required documents to the bank for receiving payment (PL, BL, IRC, EXP, UD, GSP)
            Pro forma Invoice
            Packing List
            Bill of Lading
            Inspection Certificate,
            UD, GSP, etc.