Hiring for Merchandiser - Indira Nagar, Bangalore

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

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