Position –

Assistant MerchandiserLocation –

GurgaonBrand –

Zara Home (Home Textile), rug, mattress, Quilts, Bedspread, carpets, runners etcType of contract –

Contractual for 1 yr (subject to extension basis on business requirement)Experience –

5-7 yrs

Product development-

Collaborate with design and product development teams to conceptualize and create innovative textile or hardgoods collections.Sourcing New Suppliers-

Identify and source new suppliers and manufacturers that meet sustainability, quality compliance and cost standards.Evaluate Capacities -

Evaluate capacities at factories and manufacturing techniques for best recommendation of factories & also work to reduce lead times.Price negotiations -

Analyse cost structures and negotiate competitive pricing without compromising quality.Vendor follow up on Sampling + productions-

Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to quality, delivery schedules, and compliance requirements. Oversee the entire order lifecycle,



from product sampling and development to production and on timely deliveries.Quality control –

Follow up with suppliers on proto, PP, TOP sample approval process and quality to adhere strictly to established quality standards.

Organize pre-production meetings with suppliers and factories to emphasize on quality standards and problem solve with quality teams at factories and India quality controller on any quality challenges foreseen in productions .

Frequent visits to factories to be made to review progress on inspection checks

Requirements4-5 yrs experience in soft textileHas knowledge of fabrics, textile etcGraduate/Diploma in Textile Engineering/Apparel ProductionProficient use of Excel and databaseEnglish: Fluent, written and spokenAdapt to travelling schedulePro-active attitudeAdaptable and flexible, adjusting to multiple business requirementEmbodies the highest level of personal and skilled integrity and ethicsHigh ability to work within deadlinesStrong communication and presentation skills.

📌 Assistant Merchandiser (Contractual) (Mumbai)
🏢 ZARA HOME
📍 Mumbai