13 Nov
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WOVEN FABRIC
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Mumbai
13 Nov
WOVEN FABRIC
Mumbai
Key Responsibilities
1. Order Management & ExecutionManage the complete order lifecycle, from order receipt, costing, and confirmation to production follow-up and final dispatch.
- Understand buyer requirements, product specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with internal teams and factory staff to ensure smooth and timely order execution.
- Prepare and monitor T&A; (Time and Action) plans to ensure timely completion of all order milestones.
- Ensure accurate and timely ERP entries and maintain updated order records.
- Proactively follow up with concerned departments to avoid delays and ensure on-time shipment.
2. Order Conversion & CostingImprove enquiry-to-order conversion through timely follow-ups and competitive quotations.
- Ensure accurate product costing, pricing, and margin calculations.
- Work closely with sourcing and production teams to optimize costs without compromising quality.
- Identify opportunities to improve costing accuracy and profitability.
3. Product Development & Trend AnalysisDevelop competitive and trend-relevant product offerings based on buyer requirements and market trends.
- Coordinate product development, sampling, and revisions in line with customer specifications.
- Work closely with design, sourcing, and sampling teams to develop new products and collections.
4. Business Development & Sales GrowthSupport business development initiatives and acquisition of new customers.
- Identify opportunities to expand existing customer accounts and increase export business.
- Contribute towards achieving sales revenue, order booking, and profit margin targets.
- Develop strong customer relationships to generate repeat business.
5. Buyer Management & CommunicationMaintain regular and professional communication with buyers regarding order status, approvals, samples,
and deliveries.
- Coordinate PP samples, swatches, and product approvals within agreed timelines.
- Ensure timely submission of samples and follow-ups for buyer comments and approvals.
- Handle buyer requirements, revisions, and order-related queries efficiently.
- Proactively communicate updates and resolve order-related issues.
6. Production & Cross-Functional CoordinationCoordinate closely with planning, production, sampling, sourcing, quality, stores, and dispatch teams.
- Monitor production progress and ensure adherence to the approved T&A; plan.
- Identify potential bottlenecks in production, sourcing, and material availability.
- Take proactive corrective action to minimize delays and ensure on-time shipment.
- Ensure smooth coordination between all departments for efficient order execution.
7. Quality Assurance & ComplianceEnsure products meet buyer-approved specifications, quality standards, and requirements.
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections, testing, and final approvals.
- Monitor quality issues and ensure timely corrective action wherever required.
8. Documentation, Dispatch & MIS ReportingMaintain accurate order files, product specifications, costing sheets, approval records, and shipment documentation.
- Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, and accounts teams to ensure dispatch readiness.
- Track shipment schedules and ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Prepare and update regular MIS reports covering order status, production progress, and shipments.
- Maintain systematic documentation and ensure all stakeholders are updated on work progress.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Merchandising, NIFT, or a related discipline.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in merchandising within the garment manufacturing, uniform, or apparel export industry.
- Preference for young, energetic, and ambitious candidates with a proactive and result-oriented approach.
- Experience in handling end-to-end order execution and buyer coordination will be preferred.
Desired Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent coordination, planning, and organizational abilities.
- Good understanding of garment manufacturing and experience in merchandising
- Open for business development and occasional travel as per requirement
- Knowledge of costing, product development, and order execution.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, MS Excel, and MIS reporting.
- Robust follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage ambiguity.
- Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to work under deadlines and deliver results.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and suitability.
- Mobile phone reimbursement.
- Medical and health & wellness benefits, as applicable.
- Opportunity to grow and take on greater responsibilities within the organization.
We are looking for candidates who are energetic, detail-oriented, commercially aware, uniform background , and experienced and passionate about merchandising, customer relationships, and business growth.
📌 Senior Merchandiser (Mumbai)
🏢 WOVEN FABRIC
📍 Mumbai