Core Merchandising Competencies

- Complete knowledge of Knitted Apparel / Intimate Wear merchandising, product development and production process, from concept to shipment

- Strong understanding of European &
- American merchandising and product development standards

- In-depth knowledge of yarns, knitted fabrics, garment construction, trims and accessories

- Ability to read and interpret Tech Packs / Line Sheets and translate buyer requirements into actionable production plans

- Sound knowledge of costing principles, consumption calculation and price negotiation

- Knowledge of print / embroidery / embellishment processes and their cost and lead-time implications

Order &

- Production Management

- Manage the complete order cycle from buyer confirmation to shipment, ensuring on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery

- Prepare and monitor detailed Time &
- Action (T&A;) calendars for each order, and drive factories to meet critical-path milestones

- Coordinate fabric and trim sourcing, approvals and bulk production planning with factories and vendors

- Track order status regularly, and proactively flag and resolve bottlenecks that could impact delivery

- Liaise with QA / QC teams to ensure product quality is aligned with buyer specifications before shipment

Costing, Sourcing &

- Vendor Development

- Prepare and negotiate costing for new styles, ensuring competitiveness while protecting margins

- Identify, evaluate and develop recent factories and raw material vendors to strengthen the supply base

- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers and manufacturing units

- Monitor raw material price trends and advise management on costing strategy





Client / Buyer Relationship Management

- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned buyers / accounts, managing day-to-day communication and expectations

- Present new collections, fabric and trim options, and product development ideas to buyers

- Handle escalations and negotiate on critical issues such as delays, quality claims and price disputes, ensuring client satisfaction

- Travel to buyer offices and overseas markets as required for meetings, fairs and factory visits

Team Leadership &

- Mentoring

- Lead and guide a team of merchandisers, assigning responsibilities and reviewing their work

- Able to explain to merchandisers on tech pack interpretation, costing and factory coordination

- Review the team's order trackers and T&A; plans, and step in to resolve escalated issues

- Report order status, risks and key updates to management on a regular basis

Role Requirements

- Degree / Diploma in Fashion, Textiles or a related field

- 10+ years of experience as a Merchandiser in a buying office / knitwear export environment, including experience in a senior or team-lead capacity

- Strong knowledge of knitted apparel / intimate wear manufacturing, costing and production processes

- Proven experience working with European &
- American buyers and markets

- Willingness to travel within India and to overseas locations based on requirement

- Excellent negotiation, vendor management and problem-solving skills

- Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and ERP / merchandising systems

- Excellent communication and leadership skills

- Must be fluent in written and spoken English / spoken Tamil &

- Hindi

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