Merchandiser

D2 International; Kolkata District; Presencial; INR 500.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

D2 International, a long‑standing leather goods manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to lead merchandising operations from concept through production and shipment. You will manage teams, build strong buyer relationships, and drive cost and delivery efficiency across global programs.

The role requires deep knowledge of leather construction, materials, and finishing, plus proven ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams to meet buyer expectations.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Fashion Management or Merchandising.
• 7–12 years of merchandising experience especially in leather goods and export manufacturing.
• Experience leading merchandising teams and managing multiple buyer accounts.
• Strong costing, negotiations, and production planning knowledge.
• Fluency in English and Hindi with excellent communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee end-to-end merchandising operations from development to bulk production and dispatch.
• Lead and develop the merchandising team with clear priorities and accountability.
• Maintain strong relationships with international buyers, designers and sourcing teams.
• Oversee design interpretation, sampling, technical revisions and buyer approvals.
• Guide product construction reviews, materials, hardware and finishing in coordination with teams.
• Drive costing strategies, cost optimisation and commercial negotiations.
• Coordinate with Production, Sourcing, Quality and external vendors for readiness and delivery.
• Monitor production planning, order tracking and delivery schedules to avoid bottlenecks.
• Ensure adherence to buyer specs, quality standards and pre-shipment compliance.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve processes and efficiency.
• Review reports on order status, costing, delivery and team productivity.
• Manage multiple buyer accounts and order portfolios for balanced resource allocation.

Conocimientos

7–12 years experience

Leather goods knowledge

Team management

Buyer relationships

English & Hindi comms

Costing & negotiations

Production planning

Strong communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Management

Merchandising related degree

Herramientas

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

For over 30 years, D2 International has partnered with leading fashion brands across Europe and the United Kingdom, developing and manufacturing premium leather handbags, accessories, and small leather goods.

Our work sits at the intersection of design, craftsmanship, and commercial execution. Every season, we collaborate with international design, sourcing and buying teams to deliver products that meet exacting standards of quality, craftsmanship, cost and delivery.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Merchandiser for merchandising operations and oversee the complete product lifecycle, from initial concept and development through production and final shipment.

The role requires strong technical, commercial and operational expertise, along with the ability to manage teams, build buyer relationships and drive cross-functional execution. You will be responsible for ensuring that product development, costing, production planning and order delivery are aligned with buyer expectations, quality standards and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end merchandising operations, ensuring seamless execution from product development and sampling to bulk production and final dispatch.
• Manage, and develop the merchandising team, establishing clear priorities, accountability and performance standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international buyers, designers and sourcing teams, serving as a key point of coordination for product development and order execution.
• Oversee design interpretation, sampling, technical revisions and buyer approvals, ensuring product accuracy, feasibility and timely closure.
• Guide the team in reviewing product construction, patterns, materials, hardware, trims and finishing in coordination with pattern masters, technicians and craftsmen.
• Drive costing strategies, cost optimisation and commercial negotiations while ensuring product quality and profitability objectives.
• Coordinate with Production, Sourcing, Quality, Stores and external vendors to ensure material readiness, production feasibility and smooth order execution.
• Oversee production planning, order tracking and delivery schedules, proactively identifying risks, resolving bottlenecks and ensuring timely shipment.
• Establish effective monitoring mechanisms for development timelines, sample approvals, production milestones, quality parameters and delivery commitments.
• Ensure adherence to buyer specifications, technical requirements, quality standards and pre-shipment compliance.
• Work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to improve merchandising processes, operational efficiency and overall order execution.
• Review merchandising reports, order status, costing, delivery performance and team productivity, providing timely updates and insights to management.
• Manage multiple buyer accounts and order portfolios, ensuring effective resource allocation and consistent delivery performance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Fashion Management, Merchandising or a related discipline.
• 7–12 years of experience in merchandising, preferably within leather goods, handbags, accessories or export manufacturing, with prior team management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of leather goods construction, patterns, materials, trims, hardware and finishing.
• Proven experience managing the complete product lifecycle, from development and buyer approvals to bulk production and final shipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead merchandising teams, manage multiple buyer accounts and drive cross-functional execution.
• Strong understanding of product costing, commercial negotiations, material optimisation, production planning, quality control and delivery management.
• Experience in handling international buyers, interpreting technical specifications and resolving product development and production-related challenges.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, negotiation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi, with confidence in managing international business relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and standard business communication tools.
• A strategic yet hands-on professional with strong commercial acumen, attention to detail and end-to-end accountability.

Why Join D2?

• Work directly with renowned international fashion brands.
• Lead end-to-end merchandising operations across global product development and manufacturing programmes.
• Work alongside highly skilled craftsmen, pattern masters, technicians and manufacturing professionals.
• Influence products from initial concept to finished goods reaching leading retail markets across the globe.
• Play a significant role in strengthening merchandising capabilities, operational processes and business performance.

Apply If

• You can translate creative concepts into technically sound and commercially viable products.
• You have the leadership capabilities to manage teams, buyers and multiple order portfolios.
• You can balance product quality, commercial objectives and delivery commitments.
• You proactively identify risks, resolve bottlenecks and drive stakeholders towards closure.
• You thrive in a fast-paced export manufacturing environment and take ownership of business outcomes.

Candidates willing to relocate to Kolkata are welcome to apply.