Merchandising

Market Information – develop new resources & products
Order placement & follow-up/monitoring
Sampling
Appraise vendors of buyer's requirements
Costing & price negotiations
Follow-up on claims & realization
Communication with buyers on daily basis
Compliance and monitoring of all the lab testing requirements as per buyer standards.

Quality Assurance

Sample appraisal
Conduct In-line & final audits
Identify & pre-empt production problems during placement meetings
Maintain accurate product files.

Merchandising Reports	QA Reports	Management Reports
Vendor Status Report	Audit Reports	Order Placement report
Fit Approvals	Production Status Report	Order Status
Vendor Profiles	Monthly Sampling Reports	Work in Progress report