Merchandiser

Rasika Ramkishan Shroff; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Rasika Ramkishan Shroff is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to manage season-wise design books, source fabrics and trims, and coordinate with buyers and vendors. You will handle costing, ERP data entry, and ensure timely production with QA/production teams. Strong communication and independence are essential for daily task execution.

Minimum 5 years in sampling and development merchandising with woven fabrics is preferred. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and TNA noted.

Qualifications

• Experience in sampling/development merchandising with strong understanding of woven fabrics.
• Computer skills with Excel, PowerPoint, TNA, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication (email).
• Ability to independently manage daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work on season-wise design books with new and existing buyers.
• Source and submit new developments of fabrics/trims/samples to clients.
• Make courier invoices with correct details (Logistics supports but merchandiser owns product knowledge).
• Do garment costing and quote prices for new styles; coordinate with buyer until order closure.
• Coordinate with buyers, buying offices, internal office, and vendors for day-to-day work.
• Enter style-wise colour-wise details of orders/labels/trims/T&A on ERP.
• Handle SMS/fits/size sets/PP Samples/GPT samples for production.
• Order bulk labels/tags/trims/fabric with Store Department.
• Follow up on bulk materials/fabrics/samples daily.
• Coordinate patterns/fits/measurements/consumptions with Pattern and CAD; obtain buyer approvals.
• Get approvals on lab dips/strike-offs (internal or client).
• Make Fabric POs (Sampling and Bulk) and some Trim POs.
• Create production file with all comments and approvals for production.
• Monitor garment production progress as per T&A plan with Production Merchandising/Factory team.

Skills

Merchandising

Woven fabrics

Excel

PowerPoint

TNA

Communication

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• To work on season-wise design books with the new and existing buyers.
• To source and submit new developments of fabrics/trims/samples to existing clients and potential new clients
• Make Courier Invoice with correct details mentioned (Logistics Department can help with this, but main responsibility is with Merchandiser because of product knowledge)
• Do garment costing and quote prices for new styles coordinate with buyer till order closure
• To coordinate with buyers- buying offices- internal office- vendors for day to day working
• Entering style-wise colour-wise details of orders/ labels/ trims/T&A etc on ERP
• Taking care of all the SMS/ fits/ size sets/PP Samples/ GPT samples related to production
• Ordering bulk labels/ tags/ trims /fabric along with Store Department
• Follow up of bulk material/ fabrics/ samples on daily basis
• Coordinating patterns/fits/measurements/consumptions/etc with Pattern and CAD Department and taking approval/clarifications from the buyer.
• Getting approvals on lab dips / strikeoffs internal approval or client approval
• Making Fabric POs (Sampling and Bulk) and some Trim POs
• Making production file with all comments and approvals for production
• To monitor the garments production progress as per T&A plan (along with Production Merchandising / Factory team)

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sampling/development merchandising with strong understanding of woven fabrics.
• Good knowledge of computer skills and software such as Excel, PowerPoint, TNA, etc.
• Good communication skill including verbal and written (email).
• Can independently make and follow daily tasks list for themselves.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits to be discussed with candidate during the interview process based on the candidates experience and capabilities.

Age criteria: Minimum 32 years.