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IBKUL (i-be-cool) is a leading athleisurewear brand known for its stylish, comfortable, and performance-driven apparel. We are dedicated to creating high-quality, fashion-forward products that cater to individuals who embrace an active lifestyle. We are currently seeking a Merchandising Manager from India that is wiling to relocate to Indonesia to join our team and help elevate our product offerings. This role will be responsible for overseeing the purchasing process, managing sample room operations, and ensuring seamless collaboration between the buying agency and internal teams. Location: Indonesia (Relocation Required) Industry: Athleisurewear / Apparel Compensation: Competitive Salary Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the buying agency to plan, forecast, purchase, and manage inventory levels, ensuring alignment with sales and product strategies. Supervise and maintain the sample room, ensuring proper organization and timely tracking of sample requests. Work closely with design, production, and sales teams to ensure alignment on product launches and seasonal strategies. Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform buying decisions. Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers and manufacturers to optimize cost and product quality. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of purchasing data, inventory levels, and sales performance. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Manage product assortment strategies to meet customer demand and business objectives. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience working with a buying agency and/or export house in India or Hong Kong. Must be fluent in English (spoken and written) to ensure smooth communication across global teams. Knowledge about fabrics, fabric construction, budgeting, and garment costing Knowledge of inventory management systems and purchasing software. Experience with fabric construction, budgeting, and garment costing Has contacts with mills and factories located in India Proficient with Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) Proven experience in managing operations in a sample room, including sample tracking and organization. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills to drive collaboration across teams and manage supplier/vendor relationships. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.