Job Title: Senior Merchandiser
Company: VKNP Designs Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Udyog Vihar Phase 4, Gurugram
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Senior Merchandiser to lead buyer communication and ensure flawless execution of orders in a high-speed fast fashion environment.
The ideal candidate should have strong commercial understanding, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple buyers, large order volumes, and strict timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Independently manage buyer accounts and end-to-end order lifecycle
• Handle order costing, order confirmation, execution, and shipment planning
• Own and monitor FPT, GPT, and TNA across multiple orders/styles
• Ensure timely approvals for samples, fabrics, trims, PP samples, and production stages
• Coordinate closely with design, sourcing, production, QA, and logistics teams
• Proactively identify production bottlenecks and drive solutions
• Ensure OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery performance
• Lead buyer communication with professionalism and speed
• Prepare MIS reports, production summaries, and management dashboards
• Mentor and guide junior merchandisers / assistants
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce delays
Required Skills:
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivots, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, dashboards, reporting)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong planning and execution capability
• Commercial understanding of costing and margins
• Ability to manage pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ownership and leadership mindset
• Highly proactive and solution-oriented
Preferred Experience:
• 5–10 years in apparel merchandising / export house
• Experience handling international and large domestic buyers
• Robust understanding of fast fashion supply chains
• Experience in knits/wovens/womenswear preferred