Location: Erode, Tamil Nadu
Experience: 4–8 years
Employment: Full-time, In office
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Garment Merchandiser to manage customer orders from development through sampling, costing, production and shipment.
The ideal candidate should have robust communication skills, excellent follow-up ability, valuable garment costing knowledge and experience coordinating between buyers, sampling, production, quality, sourcing and logistics teams.
Key Responsibilities
Liaise directly with buyers and internal teams from enquiry through shipment.
Manage the complete order lifecycle:
Product development
Sampling
Costing
Order confirmation
Pre-production
Bulk production
Quality approvals
Shipment
Review buyer tech packs and communicate requirements clearly to internal teams.
Coordinate proto, fit, size-set, PP and shipment samples.
Maintain sample and production critical-path trackers.
Ensure approvals are received on time for:
Fabric
Trims
Colours
Prints/embroidery
Fits
Packaging
Prepare and review garment cost sheets including:
Fabric consumption
Fabric cost
Trims
Processing
CM
Packing
Freight
Margin
Work closely with sourcing and production teams to ensure materials are booked on time.
Conduct regular WIP reviews and identify potential delivery risks.
Coordinate PP meetings and ensure all approvals are closed before production.
Monitor production progress against agreed ex-factory dates.
Work closely with quality teams on inline, end-line and final inspection issues.
Communicate delays or risks to customers clearly and proactively.
Maintain accurate order files, BOMs, costing sheets and shipment documentation.
Support invoice, packing list and shipment follow-up where required.
Coordinate with textile merchandising team for fabric readiness and quality.
Identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising quality.