Key Responsibilities

1. Buyer Communication & Account Management

- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned international buyers or retail clients.
- Manage day-to-day email correspondence, clarifying product specifications, tech packs, and feedback.
- Present new collections, design samples, and material innovations to buyers during selection meetings.

2. Vendor Management & Production Tracking

- Source, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendor factories capable of meeting quality and volume requirements.
- Maintain rigorous Time & Action (T&A;) calendars and Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports to closely monitor every stage of production.
- Coordinate with factory production teams and conduct regular visits to ensure adherence to strict delivery timelines.

3. Costing & Price Negotiation

- Calculate accurate product costing structures encompassing materials, labour, margins, and logistics.
- Negotiate target prices effectively with suppliers and vendors to achieve optimal profit margins for the buying house.

4. Sampling & Product Development

- Manage the complete sample execution cycle (Proto, Fit, Size-set, and Pre-Production samples) based on buyer tech packs.
- Oversee material, trim, and fabric sourcing, ensuring they pass necessary lab testing and compliance criteria.




- Collaborate with QA/QC teams to review samples and troubleshoot any manufacturing defects prior to bulk production.

5. Logistics & Inspection Coordination

- Align closely with internal QA inspectors to schedule inline and final inspections.
- Coordinate with shipping and documentation teams to facilitate accurate documentation, packaging requirements, and seamless container loading.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Education: Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, Textile Engineering, Garment Merchandising, or a related field (NIFT, Pearl, or equivalent institutions preferred).
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of dedicated merchandising experience specifically within a Buying House or Export Agency.
- Product Knowledge: Solid technical understanding of [Apparel/Home Furnishings Soft Goods manufacturing, construction, and fabric/material testing.
- T&A; Mastery: Proven experience owning and executing tight Time & Action (T&A;) timelines under high pressure.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills for direct buyer interaction.
- Software Proficiency: Excellent command over MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word, PowerPoint, Mail.

📌 Merchandiser / Mid-Level Merchant (Sonipat)
🏢 Pluchi Texnit
📍 Sonipat