Key Responsibilities

- Handle end-to-end merchandising activities for export apparel orders.
- Coordinate with international buyers regarding order details, product development, approvals, and shipment schedules.
- Prepare and maintain Time and Action (T&A;) calendars for all orders.
- Coordinate with sourcing and purchase teams for fabric and trims procurement.
- Follow up on sample development, approvals, and bulk production status.
- Liaise with production, planning, quality, and logistics teams to ensure on-time execution of orders.
- Monitor order progress and proactively address production or sourcing delays.
- Ensure buyer specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements are met.
- Prepare costing sheets, consumption calculations, and order-related documentation.
- Coordinate pre-production meetings and ensure smooth handover to production teams.
- Manage shipment documentation and coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics teams.
- Maintain regular communication with buyers and provide production updates.




- Prepare merchandising MIS reports and order status reports for management.

Qualifications

- Graduate in Fashion Technology, Textile Technology, Apparel Production, Merchandising, or related field.
- NIFT or equivalent qualification will be preferred.

Experience

- 3 years of experience in export merchandising within the apparel industry.
- Experience in handling export buyers and international markets is mandatory.
- Experience in knit and/or woven garments will be preferred.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes and export merchandising.
- Experience in buyer communication and order management.
- Knowledge of fabrics, trims, garment construction, and production processes.
- Understanding of costing, consumption, and T&A; management.
- Valuable knowledge of export documentation and shipment procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.

📌 Merchandiser (Kolkata)
🏢 Kish Group
📍 Kolkata