Merchandiser

Apex Apparels; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Apparels, a Gurgaon-based garment export house, seeks an experienced Merchandiser Export to manage complete order execution from enquiry to delivery, coordinating with overseas buyers, suppliers, and production teams. The role demands strong communication, costing, and documentation skills to ensure timely shipments and high-quality output.

The ideal candidate will have a background in fashion/ textile merchandising, extensive export experience, and the ability to negotiate and coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, Textile Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, or a related discipline.
• 15 years of experience in merchandising with a garment export house.
• Experience handling export buyers from Europe, the UK or other international markets.

Responsibilities

• Buyer & Client Management
• Order Execution & Coordination
• Product Development & Sampling
• Costing & Commercial Activities
• Production Planning & Coordination
• Timeline Management
• Quality Management
• Logistics & Shipment
• Documentation & Reporting
• Vendor & Supplier Coordination
• Market Intelligence
• Negotiation & Contract Management

Skills

Export merchandising

Woven & Knits

Costing & planning

Fabrics & trims

Export documentation

Communication & negotiation

Coordination & multitasking

MS Excel/Word/ERP

Deadline adherence

Education

Fashion/Textile degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

MS Word

Job description

Job Title: Merchandiser Export

Department: Merchandising

Industry: Garment Export House (Partnership Firm)

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Apex Apparels is a Gurgaon-based garment export house engaged in the manufacturing and export of high-quality apparel to international markets. We are looking for a dynamic and customer-focused Merchandiser to manage export orders, coordinate with international buyers, and ensure timely execution of orders while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Job Summary

The Merchandiser will be responsible for handling the complete order execution process, from enquiry and sampling to production, quality, shipment, and final delivery. The role requires close coordination with overseas buyers, vendors, production teams, quality assurance, and logistics to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Buyer & Client Management
• Order Execution & Coordination
• Product Development & Sampling
• Costing & Commercial Activities
• Production Planning & Coordination
• Timeline Management
• Quality Management
• Logistics & Shipment
• Documentation & Reporting
• Vendor & Supplier Coordination
• Market Intelligence
• Negotiation & Contract Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, Textile Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, or a related discipline.
• 15 years of experience in merchandising with a garment export house.
• Experience handling export buyers from Europe, the UK or other international markets will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing and export merchandising.
• Familiarity with woven and/or knitted garment production.
• Knowledge of garment costing and production planning.
• Understanding of fabrics, trims, washing, printing, embroidery, and finishing processes.
• Knowledge of export documentation and shipment procedures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong coordination and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict buyer deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time execution of export orders.
• Buyer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Sample approval timelines.
• Production schedule adherence.
• Shipment compliance and on-time delivery.
• Cost control and order profitability.
• Quality compliance and reduction in buyer claims.
• Timely coordination with internal teams and vendors.