Job Title: Merchandiser

Location: Indira Nagar, Bangalore

Experience: Min 4 Years

Salary: Negotiable

Interview Mode: Face to Face

Industry: Textile & Apparel

Key Responsibilities:

•  Client Communication & Order Management:

- Act as the primary point of contact for buyers and clients

- Understand buyer requirements, tech packs, and approvals

- Coordinate order bookings and updates

- Knowledge and networking to ordering Fabric, Trims, Packaging, etc.

• Product Development & Sampling:

- Collaborate with design and sampling teams for timely sample development

- Ensure all samples (proto, fit, PP, and size sets) meet buyer specs and timelines

- Manage sample approvals and buyer feedback effectively

•   Vendor Coordination & Production Follow-up:

- Identify and manage vendors for apparel, accessories, trims, and value addition

- Issue PO to vendors and ensure raw material procurement as per TNA

- Monitor production status and maintain updated WIP reports

•   Trims & Accessories Management:

- Forecast and place orders for trims and accessories

- Ensure trims are received, inwarded, and distributed on time to production units

•   TNA & Critical Path Monitoring:

- Prepare and maintain detailed TNA and ensure all stakeholders adhere to timelines

- Flag delays and proactively work on solutions to mitigate risks

•   Quality & Compliance Coordination:

- Liaise with QA/QC teams to ensure product quality and (FPT, GPT, FI) testing requirements are met

- Coordinate inspections and documentation for dispatch

•  Documentation & Reporting:

- Maintain style trackers, shipment trackers, and costing sheets

- Prepare weekly reports and presentations to the management

-Keep track of consumption of Fabric and Trims according to the production

- Daily Production report and Packing list

-Maintain style files & keep a track on all the procedure

-Resolving Technical/Fit issues with technician & designer

•  Logistics and Inventory:

- Shipment of Fabric/Trims to factory and Finished goods to warehouse

- Prepare weekly reports and presentations to the management

-Keep track of consumption of Fabric and Trims according to the production

- Daily Production report and Packing list

•  Procurement:

- Procure materials like Fabric, Trims etc and get it in-housed on time.

- Prepare weekly reports and presentations to the management

-Keep track of consumption of Fabric and Trims according to the production

Key Skills & Competencies:

•            Strong knowledge of woven, knits, and accessories production

•            Proficient in vendor and supply chain management

•            Effective communication and negotiation skills

•            Working knowledge of Excel, PLM systems, and ERP (if applicable)

•            Ability to multitask and work under pressure

•            Strong attention to detail and analytical ability

Key Functional Skills:

• Product Development
• Sampling Coordination
• Tech Pack Understanding
• TNA Management (Time and Action Calendar)
• Vendor Management
• Costing & Negotiation
• Trims & Accessories Sourcing
• Order Follow-up
• WIP Tracking (Work in Progress)
• Client Communication
• Production Coordination
• Fabric Sourcing
• Style Tracker Maintenance

Educational Qualification:

Degree/Diploma in Fashion Technology / Apparel Merchandising / Textile Design or related field

Preferred Background:

Prior experience in a fashion Buying house and/or Factory and/or Brands

Interested Candidates can share resume on: 7750967675