Job Description Fabric Merchandiser

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai

Experience:5-7 years

About Us

StylSmyth is a Global Capability Centre dedicated to the fashion and lifestyle industry, delivering end-to-end design and operations support to leading international brands.

For over 15 years, we’ve operated as an extension of our clients’ in-house teams, helping them bring products from concept to market through a combination of fashion expertise, technology, and operational excellence.

About the Role

Title - Fabric Merchandiser

Role Overview: Manage fabric sourcing and procurement, including supplier identification, fabric development, price negotiation, production coordination, and inventory planning to ensure the right quality, cost, and timely availability of fabrics.

Fabric Sourcing and Procurement

Identify and evaluate potential fabric suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.

Negotiate prices, payment terms, and lead times with fabric suppliers.

Manage the purchase of greige fabrics based on quality, construction, quantity, and delivery requirements.

Coordinate with process houses for dyeing, printing, finishing, and other fabric processing requirements.

Source fabrics by going to fabric market or supplier places that are in line with customer specifications.

Production Planning and Coordination

Coordinate fabric delivery schedules with the production team to align with manufacturing timelines.





Collaborate with the production team to solve fabric-related challenges in the production process.

Cost Optimization and Budget Management

Analyse and review fabric costs to align with the budget and target pricing.

Identify opportunities for cost-saving in fabric procurement while maintaining quality standards.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain records of fabric library, orders, deliveries, and supplier contracts.

Prepare and submit regular reports on fabric usage, costs, and stock levels.

Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with fabric suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors to negotiate favourable terms.

Resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers in a timely and professional manner.

Job Requirements

Proven experience as a Fabric Merchandiser or similar role in the textile industry.

Solid knowledge of fabrics, textures, and finishes.

Familiarity with fabric testing procedures.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Required Candidate Profile

Strong exposure to fabrics.

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion / Textile / Merchandising.

5-7 years of experience in apparel sourcing / merchandising.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

To apply: Share your resume with us at [email protected].

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Fabric Merchandiser (India)
🏢 Stylsmyth
📍 India