Junior Merchandiser - Woven

Evolv Clothing Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolv Clothing Company, a 1975-established apparel designer and manufacturer, seeks a Junior Merchandiser (Woven) with 1–3 years of woven garment experience to support product development, ordering, buyer coordination, and production follow-ups in Chennai. The role emphasizes meeting timelines, quality, and buyer requirements.

The candidate will collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams, manage end-to-end development from sampling to bulk, and ensure fabrics and trims meet

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in apparel export merchandising.
• Assist in garment costing, consumption calculations, and price comparisons as required.
• Experience working with international buyers or export houses.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and production processes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to handle multiple orders and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support merchandising from product development through production and shipment.
• Coordinate with sourcing, production, quality, and logistics for smooth order execution.
• Prepare order confirmations with buyers and maintain updates.
• Follow up with factories and mills to ensure timelines.
• Monitor Time & Action calendars, approvals, and shipment schedules.
• Ensure compliance with buyer specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Apparel merchandising

International buyers

Garment costing

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Fashion Technology

Related field

Tools

ERP systems

T&A management

Order tracking tools

Job description

Job Description –Junior Merchandiser (Woven)

Who We Are

Evolv Clothing Company, established in 1975, has over four decades of expertise in apparel design and manufacturing. For nearly 50 years, Evolv has set the standard in fashion manufacturing by blending craftsmanship with technology, sustainability with scale.

Catering to renowned European and American brands, Evolv specializes in producing value-added apparel with an annual production capacity of 2 million garments for global fashion leaders. The company operates with a women-led workforce and cutting-edge automation, supported by advanced facilities that adhere to international social compliance standards.

Evolv excels in product development from design and sampling to complex sewing, printing, and finishing processes. Its design team conducts in-depth research and trend analysis to develop innovative collections using advanced fabric applications and finishing techniques. Evolv Clothing Company has an annual turnover of approximately US$ 20 million, reflecting its strong presence in the global apparel market.

Role Description

Job Title

Evolv Clothing is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Merchandiser with 1–3 years of experience in woven garments. The ideal candidate will support the merchandising team in product development, order execution, buyer coordination, and production follow-up while ensuring timelines, quality, and buyer requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the merchandising process from product development and order confirmation through production and shipment.
• Coordinate with sourcing, production, quality, and logistics teams for smooth order execution.
• Prepare order confirmations with buyers.
• Follow up with factories, vendors, and mills to ensure production timelines are met.
• Monitor T&A (Time & Action) calendar, approvals, and shipment schedules.
• Ensure all products meet buyer specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements.

Product Development

• Manage end-to-end product development for woven garments from sampling to bulk production.
• Coordinate with design, sampling, sourcing, and production teams to meet development timelines.
• Communicate with buyers regarding sample approvals, revisions, and development updates.
• Ensure fabrics, trims, and accessories meet buyer specifications and quality expectations.
• Maintain tech packs, sample tracking, and development documentation.

Buyer Coordination

• Support buyer communication by sharing development updates, sample status, approvals, and order information under the guidance of the Merchandiser/Manager.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with existing clients.
• Provide regular updates on production status, approvals, and shipment schedules.
• Support product presentations, sample submissions, and seasonal developments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years in apparel export merchandising.
• Assist in garment costing, consumption calculations, and price comparisons as required.
• Experience working with international buyers or export houses.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and production processes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to handle multiple orders and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience handling European or US buyers.
• Knowledge of fabric sourcing, washing techniques, and finishing processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced apparel manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to ERP systems, T&A management, and order tracking tools.

Education

• Fashion Technology
• Or any related field.

If you are passionate about export merchandising, product development, and working with global fashion brands, we invite you to join our growing team at Evolv Clothing.