Executive Merchandiser

Gokaldas Exports Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Gokaldas Exports Ltd in Bengaluru is seeking a detail-oriented Merchandiser to execute day-to-day activities for assigned buyers and styles, ensuring accurate order processing, timely sample development, and on-time shipment documentation in line with buyer requirements.

You will coordinate sampling stages, track fabrics and trims, monitor production against timelines, and maintain complete documentation such as BOMs and spec sheets to support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Technology, or Textile Engineering.
• 0-4 years in apparel merchandising or production coordination.
• Exposure to export merchandising processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day merchandising for assigned styles and buyers, including order confirmations, revisions, and updates with minimal errors.
• Coordinate all sampling stages to buyer specifications, timelines, and quality standards for timely production readiness.
• Track and follow up on fabrics, trims, accessories, lab dips, and strike-offs so approvals and availability align with production plans.
• Monitor production against the critical path and elevate risks early.
• Coordinate with sampling, production, QA, sourcing, and logistics for accurate information flow.
• Prepare and maintain complete order documentation - BOMs, spec sheets, trim cards, testing, and shipment records - for buyer and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Execution Management

Collaboration & Coordination

Documentation & Process Discipline

Attention to Detail

Escalation Judgment

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Technology, or Textile Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Email

Job description

Purpose of this Role: Execute merchandising activities for assigned buyers and styles ensuring accurate order processing, timely sample development, PO packet preparation, production follow-ups, cost-sheet preparation, and on-time shipment documentation in line with buyer requirements and quality standards.

Responsibility

• Execute day-to-day merchandising for assigned styles and buyers, including order confirmations, revisions, and updates with minimal errors.
• Coordinate all sampling stages to buyer specifications, timelines, and quality standards for timely production readiness.
• Track and follow up on fabrics, trims, accessories, lab dips, and strike-offs so approvals and availability align with production plans.
• Monitor production against the critical path and elevate risks early.
• Coordinate with sampling, production, QA, sourcing, and logistics for accurate information flow.
• Prepare and maintain complete order documentation - BOMs, spec sheets, trim cards, testing, and shipment records - for buyer and regulatory compliance.

Personal Attributes

• A detail-oriented executor who rarely lets an error through.
• Resilient under shipment-deadline pressure.
• Escalates a delay before it becomes a missed date.
• Chases fabrics and trims until approvals actually land.
• Meticulous with BOMs, trim cards, and shipment documents.

Competencies

• Execution Management
• Collaboration & Coordination
• Documentation & Process Discipline
• Attention to Detail
• Escalation Judgment
• Ownership

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Technology, or Textile Engineering preferred.
• 0-4 years in apparel merchandising or production coordination.
• Exposure to export merchandising processes preferred.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of garment construction and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of sampling, trims, fabrics, and quality parameters, with the ability to read tech packs and buyer specs.
• Basic costing knowledge and proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and email.