Role & responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Management
- Plan production schedules and allocate orders to factories based on capacity and timelines.
- Develop production plans and ensure adherence to order requirements, Time and Action (T&A;) calendars, and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with merchandising teams, factories, and internal departments to ensure smooth production workflows.
- Monitor order progress and ensure timely delivery as per client commitments. 2. Textile & Technical Knowledge
- Possess strong knowledge of different fabrics and their specifications, including GSM, width, yarn count, dyeability, and colorfastness.
- Understand various embroidery techniques, including hand, computerized, and machine embroidery.
- Have knowledge of embroidery materials such as glass, acrylic, and metal, including dyeing, plating, coating, bead sizes, and compliance requirements.
- Understand quality parameters, testing procedures, and industry standards. 3. Costing & Cost Optimisation
- Maintain knowledge of current market prices for fabrics, accessories, and processing charges.
- Prepare and review production costing to ensure cost-effective manufacturing.
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce operational costs without compromising quality. 4. Quality Control & Problem-Solving
- Monitor quality standards throughout the production process.
- Identify production challenges and implement effective corrective actions.
- Handle client complaints, rejections, and quality-related concerns to achieve satisfactory resolutions.
- Make timely decisions regarding material selection, technical approvals, and production techniques. 5. Team Management & Coordination
- Guide and supervise the merchandising team,



providing necessary instructions and support.
- Coordinate effectively with factories, vendors, and cross-functional departments.
- Build strong professional relationships to ensure efficient workflow and timely execution.
- Ensure effective follow-ups and adherence to established organizational processes. 6. Client Communication & Reporting
- Maintain prompt and professional communication with clients regarding order status, production updates, and delivery schedules.
- Address client concerns and resolve issues effectively.
- Generate and maintain production reports, order tracking sheets, and progress updates.
- Ensure all client requirements and agreed timelines are met. Candidate Requirements
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Education:
Diploma, Graduate, or Master's degree in Fashion Designing, Fashion Management, Textiles, or Clothing.

Experience:
4 to5 years of experience in the fashion or textile industry, preferably in production merchandising.
- Strong knowledge of textiles, embroidery techniques, raw materials, costing, and production processes.
- Valuable understanding of quality standards, testing procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in basic and advanced computer applications.
- Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong planning, decision-making, and team management abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple orders, and meet strict deadlines.
- A proactive, hardworking, committed, and team-oriented approach. Ideal Candidate: A proactive production merchandising professional who can manage end-to-end production activities, optimize costs, maintain quality standards, coordinate with factories and internal teams, and ensure timely delivery while meeting client expectations.

📌 Senior Production Merchandiser (Mumbai)
🏢 CHANAKYA INTERNATIONAL
📍 Mumbai