Merchandiser / Mid-Level Merchant

Pluchi Texnit; Kundli; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pluchi Texnit is seeking a merchandiser/buying house specialist to manage buyer communications, vendor onboarding, and end-to-end production tracking. You will oversee costing, sampling, and product development, ensuring strict adherence to T&A timelines and quality standards.

Strong English, Excel, and coordination with QA/QC and logistics are essential for successful on-time delivery. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in merchandising within Buying Houses or Export Agencies, with a diploma or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in fashion/apparel/textile fields.
• 3–5 years merchandising experience in Buying House or Export Agency.
• Strong technical understanding of apparel/home furnishings manufacturing and testing.
• Proven ability to manage tight Time & Action timelines under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Proficient with MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot), Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for international buyers or retail clients.
• Manage day-to-day email correspondence, clarify specs and feedback.
• Present new collections and samples to buyers during meetings.
• Source, evaluate, onboard vendor factories meeting quality/volume.
• Maintain T&A calendars and WIP reports; monitor production stages.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and logistics for on-time delivery.

Skills

Buyer communication

Vendor management

Production tracking

Logistics coordination

English communication

Education

Fashion technology

Apparel production

Textile engineering

Garment merchandising

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Email tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Buyer Communication & Account Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned international buyers or retail clients.
• Manage day-to-day email correspondence, clarifying product specifications, tech packs, and feedback.
• Present new collections, design samples, and material innovations to buyers during selection meetings.

2. Vendor Management & Production Tracking

• Source, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendor factories capable of meeting quality and volume requirements.
• Maintain rigorous Time & Action (T&A) calendars and Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports to closely monitor every stage of production.
• Coordinate with factory production teams and conduct regular visits to ensure adherence to strict delivery timelines.

3. Costing & Price Negotiation

• Calculate accurate product costing structures encompassing materials, labour, margins, and logistics.
• Negotiate target prices effectively with suppliers and vendors to achieve optimal profit margins for the buying house.

4. Sampling & Product Development

• Manage the complete sample execution cycle (Proto, Fit, Size-set, and Pre-Production samples) based on buyer tech packs.
• Oversee material, trim, and fabric sourcing, ensuring they pass necessary lab testing and compliance criteria.
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to review samples and troubleshoot any manufacturing defects prior to bulk production.

5. Logistics & Inspection Coordination

• Align closely with internal QA inspectors to schedule inline and final inspections.
• Coordinate with shipping and documentation teams to facilitate accurate documentation, packaging requirements, and seamless container loading.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, Textile Engineering, Garment Merchandising, or a related field (NIFT, Pearl, or equivalent institutions preferred).
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of dedicated merchandising experience specifically within a Buying House or Export Agency.
• Product Knowledge: Strong technical understanding of [Apparel/Home Furnishings Soft Goods manufacturing, construction, and fabric/material testing.
• T&A Mastery: Proven experience owning and executing tight Time & Action (T&A) timelines under high pressure.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills for direct buyer interaction.
• Software Proficiency: Excellent command over MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word, PowerPoint, Mail.