Job highlights

- 3-5 years merchandising experience in Buying House or Export Agency with expertise in apparel manufacturing, fabric testing, and T&A; management

- Manage international buyer communication, vendor sourcing, production tracking, costing, sampling, and logistics coordination

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: Robust 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