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Types of merchandising
Export Merchandising Merchandiser in Buying House Merchandiser at buyers end Retail Merchandiser
Manufacturing
In a proper manufacturing set up role of merchandising are: Production merchandising Development merchandising Sourcing merchandising Planning merchandising
Production merchandising who take care of all in house activities Development merchandising who take care of product development
Sourcing merchandising who take care of procurement Planning Merchandiser who take care of production planning
In Export house
To send samples to buyer Development of lap dip and strike off and desk loom To take approval from buyers Procurement of fabric, trims
Buying house
Buying house work as intermediateries the buyer and the vendor 60-70% world wide buying routes through the buying house These are situated predominantly at the vendors location Work on profit percentages/commissions
Buyer
A buyer is a brand GAP, Nike, Adidas are all brands as well as buyers Most of the brands in the word are outsourced their merchandise
Buyer
Many Buyers/brands have their local office near the manufacturing facility these offices are called liaison offices These liaison offices works under the head office of the buyer.
Buyer merchandiser
Vendor selection and benchmarking To work in between head office and factory To take the samples on time To give all approval on time
Buyer merchandiser
Merchandise planning Vendor management
On time shipment
Quality audits compliance
Skills
Time Management Planning and Organizing Communication Negotiation Teamwork
Proactive-ness
Be Proactive
Proactive tasks Active positive tasks you must do to achieve the objective. It is taking initiative by not being pushy, obnoxious or aggressive but by being affirmative and assertive. Reactive tasks Day to day tasks that land on your desk everyday and has to dealt with to keep things running
Proactive person
Manages current tasks well. Allocates time for the projects. Completes small part of huge goals everyday. Is guided by the goal set for future. Translates desires into results.
Reactive Person
Gets bogged down by the external environment emails, phone Uses time to get by. Has no time for development projects. Works to find a short term solution.
Coveys Framework
Covey's Framework
Important
Urgent I Activities : Crises Pressing Problems Deadline Driven Projects III Activities : Activities : Trivia Busy work Mail Phone Calls Time Wasters Pleasant Activities Activities : Prevention PC Activities Relationship Building Planning IV Non Urgent II
Non Important
Daily tool
" If you are not in control of your day, you are not in control at all. " Most important self organizing tool ( if used) is a diary. Maintain a diary.
Desk filing
Do now Do it today Do soon Within a week Read magazines/journals etc. pass on pass/delegate. file info that needs to be preserved. misc. vouchers/invoices etc.
Manage Meetings
Have clear objective and an agenda. Have correct choice of participants. Prepare well. Have clear idea. Need sound leadership. Avoid unnecessary interruptions.
Channels of communication
Written Telephonic Face to-Face Need to choose an appropriate channel for maximum effectiveness. It is a very important tool which is very critical for your success as an individual as well as a company.
With Subordinates
Learn what they expect from you. Communicate expectations unambiguously. Be fair, don't play favorite. Be honest and ethical. Show concern.
With Superiors
Know what is expected of you. Know what info serves his needs. Give well considered ideas. Share important suggestions and grievances.