The company is seeking a candidate with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in export merchandising or related roles within the apparel sector.Key Details of the Position:Role: Asst. Export MerchandiserIndustry: Apparel & Retail SourcingLocation: Remote Experience: 2 years in Export Merchandising, Apparel Sourcing, or related fieldsSalary Range: 10,000 to 15,000 per monthKey Responsibilities:Selecting manufacturers: Identifying and working with manufacturers or suppliers who can produce the apparel to the required standards, on time, and within budget.Vendor relationship: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations and long-term collaboration.Costing products: Collaborating with manufacturers to get accurate cost estimates for production and transportation, and ensuring the final price meets the client's budget expectations.Negotiating prices: Negotiating with suppliers or manufacturers to get competitive prices for raw materials, manufacturing, and logistics.Product development: Collaborating with designers or clients to create and approve initial garment samples.Sample review: Ensuring that the sample meets buyer specifications, quality standards, and is in line with the buyer's requirements.Order confirmation: Confirming production orders with suppliers and ensuring all terms and conditions are met.Production follow-up: Monitoring the production process to ensure timelines are adhered to, identifying any delays or issues, and resolving them promptly.Production capacity management: Ensuring that the factory or supplier has the capacity to meet the required order volumes.Export documentation: Preparing and managing the required export documents like commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.Shipping coordination: Managing the shipment process, ensuring timely delivery of goods from the supplier to the customer.