At GARDEN OF FIREFLIES, we are the beacon of transformation, igniting change when life's burden weighs heavy. Our brand is dedicated to empowering individuals and facilitating a holistic lifestyle with utmost convenience. Based in Indonesia, we serve as a holistic lifestyle ecosystem, inspiring positive changes, crafting innovative products, and ensuring holistic living is within reach for everyone.
GARDEN OF FIREFLIES is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join our growing family. This role is pivotal in overseeing the product development process, especially for apparel, accessories, and packaging, ensuring timely production without compromising quality. You will work closely with the Creative Vision Director, providing key insights to support product development and the broader growth of our business operations. We welcome applicants who may not meet every qualification but bring valuable experience and enthusiasm to the role.
Employment Type: Full-time
Office Location: Jakarta Selatan
Job Responsibilities:
Product Selection & Sample Management
- Assist in selecting products, colors, and materials based on trends and internal guidelines.
- Collect and review samples from suppliers (proto, fit, pre-production) thoroughly.
Production & Order Management
- Follow up regularly on Purchase Orders (POs) with vendors and update their status.
- Prepare internal product catalogs for team use and collection presentations.
- Monitor production and delivery status to ensure timelines are met.
- Ensure products meet agreed quality standards and pricing.
- Input product data accurately into systems, including SKU, price, size, and color.
- Update tracking sheets for POs and sample approvals.
Quality Control & Shipment Coordination
- Prepare documents related to Quality Control (QC) and shipment processes.
- Coordinate closely with QC/QA teams on product quality checks.
- Provide clear shipping instructions and oversee shipment processes.
- Ensure production deadlines and delivery schedules are consistently on track.
Issue Resolution & Market Research
- Help identify and resolve production issues early to avoid delays.
- Conduct research on market trends, competitors, and pricing to support decision-making.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support
- Support the merchandising team in collection presentations and seasonal reviews.
- Coordinate closely with warehouse, design, planning, and marketing teams to ensure smooth operations.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Business Administration, Textile Science, or related garment fields.
- 1 to 4 years of experience in garment merchandising or related roles.
- Good understanding of garment production processes from sampling to mass production.
- Proficient in procurement and purchasing administration.
- Solid understanding of margin, pricing, and production volume.
- Basic negotiation skills with suppliers and smooth internal communication.
- Highly organized with good document, PO, and timeline management.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel), Google Sheets, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and email communication.
- Good command of spoken and written English and other foreign languages.
- Experience in e-commerce, retail, fashion, or related industries is a plus.
Additional Knowledge/Skills:
- Versatile and highly organized.
- Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Energetic and have a positive attitude.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analysis and problem solving skills.