Job title: Merchandiser
Job Location: Tirupur, India

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive, and commercially minded Merchandiser – Sourcing to join our team at NEXT SOURCING Services (India) Private Limited. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and on boarding new supplier partners to support our sourcing and business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Continuously identify and evaluate current supplier opportunities based on capability, production capacity, compliance standards, product suitability, and strategic location.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with potential suppliers, conduct initial factory evaluations, and introduce the NEXT SOURCING (NS) profile.
Lead weekly supplier sourcing meetings, presenting shortlisted supplier candidates to Merchandising, Technical, and Compliance teams for review, feedback, and decision-making.
Plan and conduct factory visits to perform due diligence, assess compliance standards, review product portfolios, understand brand experience, and identify key senior management contacts.




Monitor and follow up on all actions arising from sourcing meetings to ensure timely completion and progress.
Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive supplier database, tracking potential, approved, rejected, and on boarded suppliers.
Coordinate supplier on boarding activities, including the submission of required documentation to the NSS system and liaising with Compliance teams to facilitate final audits and approvals.
Support the successful integration of new suppliers into the business through effective stakeholder coordination and process management.

Requirements
Degree or professional qualification in Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field.
Experience in merchandising, sourcing, supplier management, or a similar role within the apparel industry.
Strong understanding of supplier evaluation, factory compliance, and sourcing processes.
Excellent

📌 Merchandiser (Tiruppur)
🏢 Next Sourcing
📍 Tiruppur