Merchandiser

Shashwath Solution; Pune District; On-site; INR 480,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Shashwath Solution in Pune District, Maharashtra, is seeking an apparel merchandising professional to coordinate with buyers, develop samples with design and production teams, and manage production timelines to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising or Textile Engineering, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP/PLM tools to handle multiple orders and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Technology, Textile Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in apparel merchandising and sample development.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of production planning and TNA calendars.
• Proficiency with ERP, PLM, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with buyers for order confirmation, sample approvals, and feedback.
• Develop samples (proto, fit, PP, and shipment) with design and production teams.
• Conduct product costing, negotiate prices, and finalize terms.
• Plan and monitor production timelines for on-time deliveries.
• Liaise with production, quality, fabric, trims, and logistics.
• Ensure specifications and quality standards are met.
• Maintain TNA calendars and inform stakeholders.
• Track order status from development to shipment and post-delivery analysis.
• Communicate and resolve issues with vendors and suppliers.
• Stay updated with market trends and fabric developments.

Skills

Trouser construction & fit

Communication & negotiation

Order management

MS Office / ERP / PLM tools

Problem-solving & detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising / Textile Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

PLM tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with buyers for order confirmation, sample approvals, and feedback.
• Develop samples (proto, fit, PP, and shipment samples) in coordination with the design and production teams.
• Conduct product costing, negotiate prices with buyers, and finalize order terms.
• Plan and monitor the production timeline to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Liaise with the production, quality, fabric, trims, and logistics departments.
• Ensure product specifications and quality standards are met.
• Maintain T&A (Time and Action) calendars and keep stakeholders informed.
• Track order status from development to shipment and post-delivery analysis.
• Communicate and resolve issues with vendors, suppliers, and production units.
• Stay updated with market trends, fabric developments, and competitor analysis.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of trouser construction, fabrics, and fit.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and PLM tools.
• Problem-solving attitude with attention to detail.

Education- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Technology, Textile Engineering, or a related field.

Mandatory Key Skills

• Apparel merchandising
• Sample development
• Buyer communication
• Production planning
• TNA calendar
• merchandising*