This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of product, process, and luxury execution , and who has a strong understanding of premium materials, vendor management, and margin-driven merchandising.

Key Responsibilities

Merchandising & Product Strategy

- Support seasonal line planning and product assortment development aligned with brand vision, customer insights, and business targets
- Assist in building and maintaining assortment plans by category, delivery, price point, and margin goals
- Track product performance and provide input on reorders, replenishment strategies, and future buys
- Partner with Design and Sales teams to ensure product selection supports market demand and brand positioning
- Maintain SKU-level accuracy across product catalogs, assortments, and internal systems

Production & Development Management

- Manage seasonal production calendars and ensure development and bulk milestones are met.
- Coordinate with factories and vendors to ensure on-time execution of sampling and production runs
- Review and track all production details including: BOMs, tech packs, costing sheets, and production status reports
- Monitor approvals for lab dips, strike-offs, trims, fabrics, embroidery, and wash development
- Ensure all products meet luxury quality standards through proactive communication and QC follow-up

Costing, Margins & Vendor Communication

- Support initial and updated costing for all styles across development and production
- Partner with cross-functional teams to manage target costs while maintaining elevated quality standards
- Negotiate with vendors when appropriate to achieve best pricing, lead times, and production outcomes
- Analyze and track material and labor costs; flag risk areas early (yield increases, material changes, surcharges)

Production Tracking & Logistics Coordination

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date production WIPs including timelines, PO updates,



and shipment details
- Coordinate with logistics partners and internal teams to track freight, delivery windows, and warehouse receiving needs
- Resolve production issues quickly (delays, fabric shortages, quality concerns) and communicate solutions clearly
- Support purchase order issuance and follow-through to delivery completion

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with Design, Technical Design, Sales, Operations, and Marketing teams to ensure cohesive execution
- Ensure product details, delivery timing, and production status are communicated clearly across departments
- Assist in preparing for line reviews, market appointments, and seasonal product launches

Qualifications & Experience

- 3-6+ years experience in apparel merchandising, production, or product development (luxury or premium women’s wear strongly preferred)
- Strong understanding of luxury construction, fabrication, garment finishing, and fit standards
- Experience managing domestic and/or overseas production
- Proven ability to manage multiple styles and categories simultaneously in rapid-paced seasonal cycles
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (WIP tracking, costing, line sheets, category summaries.
- Ability to partner with vendors and cross-functional stakeholders with confidence and professionalism

Skills & Attributes

- Highly organized with exceptional follow-through
- Strong sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy and luxury standards
- Analytical mindset with an understanding of margin and pricing strategy
- Solution-oriented and calm under pressure
- Strong taste level and awareness of the luxury women’s wear market
- Comfortable communicating across time zones and managing external vendor relationships

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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