Role: Production Merchandiser

Location: Bandra West, Mumbai WFO

Experience: 3-5 Years

Industry: Apparel / Garments / Textiles

Function: Production, Merchandising & Product Development

Preferred: Experience in athleisure, activewear, sportswear or knitwear manufacturing. Familiarity with other ERP or product lifecycle management systems such as FlexPLM is an advantage.

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Production Merchandiser to support end-to-end production and merchandising activities for our athleisure and sportswear product lines. The role involves fabric and trim sourcing, product development, sampling, costing, order management, production planning, vendor coordination and quality control.

The candidate will work closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Production, Warehouse and Logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries, product quality and smooth order execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Costing

- Identify and coordinate with fabric, trims and accessories vendors.
- Obtain vendor quotations and evaluate pricing, lead times and minimum order quantities (MOQs).
- Assist in product costing and support cost optimisation while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintain vendor databases and fabric/trim records.

2. Product Development & Sampling

- Coordinate proto, fit and pre-production (PP) samples with vendors and factories.
- Maintain and update tech packs, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and specification sheets.
- Coordinate with Design and Merchandising teams on product requirements, sample approvals and revisions.
- Track sampling timelines and follow up on pending approvals.

3. SAP & Order Management

- Create, update and track purchase orders, material codes, style details and order quantities in SAP.
- Maintain accurate BOMs and production-related data in the system.
- Verify order confirmations against agreed specifications, quantities and delivery dates.
- Generate order status, inventory and production reports.
- Ensure accurate system updates and documentation.

4. Production Planning & Coordination





- Track production timelines and Time and Action (TNA) plans across multiple styles and vendors.
- Monitor raw material availability, fabric and trim deliveries, production progress and shipment schedules.
- Coordinate with factories, vendors, warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely order execution.
- Maintain style-wise trackers, production records and shipment documentation.
- Identify potential delays and proactively coordinate corrective actions.

5. Quality Control

- Coordinate pre-production, inline and final quality inspections.
- Assist in checking garment quality, construction, fabric defects and compliance with specifications.
- Document quality issues and follow up with vendors on corrective actions.
- Maintain quality checklists and inspection records.

6. Market & Cross-functional Coordination

- Conduct market visits to understand consumer trends, competitor products and market requirements.
- Support product catalogues and sell-in activities as required.
- Collaborate with Product Development, Design, Sourcing, Production, Warehouse and Logistics teams.
- Prepare regular reports and trackers for the Production Manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- 3-5 years of experience in apparel merchandising, garment production, production merchandising or apparel sourcing.
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology, Textile Engineering, Apparel Production or a related field.
- Valuable understanding of garment construction, fabrics, especially knits and technical fabrics used in athleisure and sportswear.
- Knowledge of fabric and garment costing, sourcing, sampling and production processes.
- Working knowledge of SAP for purchase orders, material codes, BOMs and order tracking.
- Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets for production tracking and reporting.
- Strong understanding of TNA, production planning, vendor coordination and shipment tracking.
- Knowledge of quality inspection processes and garment manufacturing standards.
- Excellent communication, organisation, analytical and follow-up skills.
- Willingness to travel to vendor and factory locations as required.

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