Role & responsibilities :

1. Initial Sourcing & Costing

- Supplier Engagement: Spearhead the initial sourcing phase by identifying, evaluating, and onboarding vendor partners capable of meeting quality, volume, and margin targets.
- Cost Optimization: Build accurate cost sheets (including fabric, trim, CMT, logistics, and duties) and negotiate aggressively to hit target margins without compromising product integrity.
- Risk Mitigation: Conduct initial risk assessments on new styles/materials regarding delivery timelines, production feasibility, and cost overruns.

2. Fabric & Material Expertise

- Technical Know-How: Leverage deep technical knowledge of woven, knit, and sustainable fabrics (composition, GSM, weave, and shrinkage) to guide the design and production teams.
- Fabric Sourcing: Work closely with mills to source innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective fabrics that align with the brand's aesthetic and sustainability goals.

3. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

- End-to-End Tracking: Own and manage the Time & Action (T&A;) calendar from initial concept, proto-sampling, fit approvals, through to bulk production and shipping.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the central pivot between Design, Buying, Sourcing, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure deadlines are met seamlessly.
- Problem Solving: Proactively identify production bottlenecks or delays and implement swift course-corrections.

4. Data Analysis & Forecasting





- Trend & Sales Analytics: Analyse past sales data, sell-through rates, and market trends to forecast future demand and category performance.
- Range Planning: Collaborate with the buying and planning teams to build balanced, commercially viable range plans and OTB (Open-to-Buy) strategies.
- Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and suggest markdowns or repeat orders based on data-driven insights.

Preferred candidate profile :

- Experience: 8 to 10 years of progressive merchandising experience within an apparel brand or buying house.
- Education: Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Production, Textile Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: * Expert-level knowledge of garment costing, consumption matrix, and fabric technicalities.
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas) and PLM software.
- Solid understanding of international trade, compliance, and shipping terms (FOB, CIF, Ex-Works).

- Soft Skills: Top-tier negotiation skills, sharp analytical mindset, exceptional communication, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.

Perks and benefits :

- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for career progression within an expanding brand.
- A collaborative, creative, and fast-paced work environment.

📌 Senior Merchandiser-Apparel (Buyer Side) (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Signature HR Services
📍 Ahmedabad