Merchandiser

Jakson Group; Uttar Pradesh; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Musclemind is seeking a seasoned sourcing and vendor-management lead to shape its activewear supply base in India, China and beyond. You will own factory onboarding, negotiate pricing and MOQs, and ensure timely, quality production.

You’ll collaborate with design on technical fabrics, drive cost optimization, and manage timelines and QC checkpoints to uphold premium standards.

Qualifications

• 25 years of experience in activewear or performance/activewear apparel sourcing.
• Strong China sourcing experience with an established vendor network.
• Deep understanding of technical fabrics and garment construction.
• Proven experience in cost negotiation, MOQs, and timeline management.
• Strong commercial mindset and ownership attitude.

Responsibilities

• Vendor & Factory Management: Build and manage a strong vendor network across India & China and other key manufacturing hubs.
• Identify and onboard factories aligned with premium activewear standards.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, MOQs, and payment terms.
• Evaluate factory capabilities in performance apparel construction.
• Performance Fabric & Trim Sourcing: Source and develop technical fabrics (stretch, recovery, moisture management, compression, bonded seams, etc.).
• Work closely with Design on fabric innovation and suitability.
• Ensure consistency in trims, elastics, prints, heat transfers, and finishing quality.
• Drive cost optimisation without compromising product performance.
• Costing & Margin Alignment: Own style-level costing and margin feasibility.
• Align cost structures with merchandising OTB plans.
• Optimize MOQs and production efficiency across vendors.
• Provide cost visibility for pricing and buying decisions Production.
• Feasibility & Timeline Management: Align production timelines with drop calendars.
• Ensure accurate sampling, approvals, and bulk readiness.
• Proactively flag risks related to quality, delays, or capacity.
• Support replenishment feasibility planning Quality & Compliance.
• Implement QC checkpoints across sampling and bulk production.
• Ensure vendor compliance with brand and regulatory standards.

Skills

Vendor management

China sourcing

Technical fabrics

Garment construction

Cost negotiation

MOQs & timelines

Commercial mindset

Job description

About Company:

Musclemind is an emerging force in performance-driven sportswear, blending innovative design, high-performance fabrics and modern athletic lifestyles. As a digital-first brand, we empower athletes and fitness enthusiasts through gear that supports their active lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor & Factory Management

• Build and manage a strong vendor network across India & China and other key manufacturing hubs

Identify and onboard factories aligned with premium activewear standards

• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, MOQs, and payment terms
• Evaluate factory capabilities in performance apparel construction

Performance Fabric & Trim Sourcing

• Source and develop technical fabrics (stretch, recovery, moisture management, compression, bonded seams, etc.)
• Work closely with Design on fabric innovation and suitability
• Ensure consistency in trims, elastics, prints, heat transfers, and finishing quality
• Drive cost optimisation without compromising product performance

Costing & Margin Alignment

• Own style-level costing and margin feasibility
• Align cost structures with merchandising OTB plans

Optimize MOQs and production efficiency across vendors

Provide cost visibility for pricing and buying decisions Production

Feasibility & Timeline Management

• Align production timelines with drop calendars
• Ensure accurate sampling, approvals, and bulk readiness
• Proactively flag risks related to quality, delays, or capacity
• Support replenishment feasibility planning Quality & Compliance

Implement QC checkpoints across sampling and bulk production

• Ensure vendor compliance with brand and regulatory standards

Qualifications

25 years of experience in activewear or performance/activewear apparel sourcing

Strong China sourcing experience with an established vendor network Deep understanding of technical fabrics and garment construction

Proven experience in cost negotiation, MOQs, and timeline management

Strong commercial mindset and ownership attitude