Merchandiser Production

Kami Idea Indonesia (Kami Group); Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 78,120,000 - 122,760,000; Full time

Job summary

Kami Idea Indonesia (Kami Group) is seeking a Production Merchandiser to coordinate sample development, production planning, and PO management for garment projects in Jakarta. You will work with internal teams, factories, suppliers, and buyers to ensure timely progress from development to bulk production.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in fashion/textile fields and has 2–3 years' experience in garment production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Textile field.
• 2–3 years of experience in production merchandiser or similar role in garment/fashion.
• Strong understanding of garment development, production planning, fabric sourcing, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience handling samples, bulk production, POs, and production timelines.
• Familiar with fabric types, garment construction, and production documentation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with factories, suppliers, mills, and buyers.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple production schedules.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sample development, production progress, material availability, and POs to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate sample development and shipment processes with internal teams, factories, suppliers, and buyers.
• Monitor fabric orders, fabric documentation, and material status while resolving fabric-related issues with mills and factories.
• Manage bulk fabric orders and maintain communication with suppliers, factories, and buyers throughout production.
• Ensure production timelines, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met.
• Identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner, escalating complex matters to the supervisor when necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution from product development through bulk production.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of garment development stages and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Garment development

Production planning

Fabric sourcing

PO management

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Textile field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Monitor and follow up sample development, production progress, material availability, and garment Purchase Orders (PO) to ensure timely completion.


• Coordinate sample development and shipment processes with internal teams, factories, suppliers, and buyers.


• Monitor fabric orders, fabric documentation, and material status while resolving fabric-related issues with mills and factories.


• Manage bulk fabric orders and maintain effective communication with suppliers, factories, and buyers throughout the production process.


• Ensure production timelines, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met.


• Identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner, escalating complex matters to the supervisor when necessary.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution from product development through bulk production.


• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.


• Demonstrate a strong understanding of garment development stages and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Management, Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Production Merchandiser or in a similar role within the garment or fashion industry.


• Strong understanding of garment development, production planning, fabric sourcing, and manufacturing processes.


• Experience handling samples, bulk production, Purchase Orders (PO), and production timelines.


• Familiar with fabric types, garment construction, and production documentation.


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with factories, suppliers, mills, and buyers.


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple production schedules simultaneously.


• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.