ROLE TITLE: Senior Merchandiser - Woven Garments

Function: Merchandising & Product Development

Salary Band: Rs. 80,000 - 1,00,000 / Month

Location: Royapettah, Chennai

Hiring For: Woven Garments Manufacturing Company

Experience Required: 15-20 Years in Woven Garments Manufacturing

Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred

ROLE PURPOSE:

To lead end-to-end merchandising operations for woven garments from order confirmation to shipment, ensuring on-time delivery, cost efficiency, quality standards and strong buyer relationship management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Handle entire merchandising cycle for woven garments - enquiry, costing, sampling, order confirmation, production follow-up to shipment.
- Liaison with buyers for order confirmations, tech packs, approvals and delivery schedules.
- Prepare detailed costing sheets considering fabric, trims, CMT, overheads and achieve targeted margins.
- Coordinate with design, pattern, sampling, procurement, production, IE, QA and logistics teams.
- Manage fabric and trim sourcing, in-housing and follow-up as per BOM and T&A.;
- Prepare and monitor Time & Action calendar for all orders to ensure on-time delivery.
- Review and approve fit samples, PP samples, size set samples and coordinate for buyer approvals.
- Resolve production issues related to quality, delay and costing with internal teams and buyers.
- Track order status, WIP, inspection and shipment planning.
- Lead, mentor and manage merchandising team to achieve departmental goals.




- Maintain MIS reports, order trackers and regular reporting to management.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

- Strong expertise in Woven Garments - shirts, trousers, jackets, bottoms, workwear, etc.
- In-depth knowledge of woven fabrics, washes, trims, embroidery, printing.
- Excellent costing, consumption, sourcing and negotiation skills.
- Hands-on experience in T&A; management, production planning and quality standards (AQL).
- Strong knowledge of export documentation, compliance and buyer audits.
- Proficiency in ERP / Excel and order tracking systems.

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS:

- Degree / Diploma in Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Technology, Textile Technology or related field.
- Additional certification in merchandising is an advantage.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

- 15-20 Years of experience mandatory in woven garments manufacturing / export house.
- Must have handled international buyers (USA / Europe).
- Must be currently based in Chennai or willing to work from Royapettah, Chennai.
- Robust communication, leadership and buyer-handling skills.
- Must be available for immediate joining or max 15-30 days notice.
- Stable career with long tenure in previous companies preferred.

BENEFITS:

- Competitive salary as per industry standards
- Growth opportunity in a reputed manufacturing setup

Work Location: Royapettah, Chennai.

Immediate joiners are preferred.

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