Senior Merchandiser – Product Development & Production | Fynd Create

Fynd (Shopsense Retail Technologies Ltd.); Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Fynd Create is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to own end-to-end product development, costing, fabric sourcing, and production planning. You will drive vendor execution, cost optimization, and sustainability performance across our factory network.

This execution-heavy role requires ownership of on-time, in-full delivery from inception to shipping, with hands-on management of tech packs and production calendars. A strong data-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ownership of product development through production execution.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and costing sheets.
• Experience managing multi-factory production and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop, cost, and convert tech packs into production plans with critical-path mapping.
• Own seasonal production calendar and flag risks to on-time delivery.
• Lead daily WIP reviews with factories and internal teams to mitigate delays.
• Act as merchandising liaison between buyers/brand teams and factories to resolve issues in real time.

Skills

Costing

Production planning

WIP reviews

Vendor management

Fabric sourcing

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile Merchandising

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Merchandiser - Product Development & Production | Fynd Create

4+ Years

Full-Time

Fynd is a frontier technology company. We started at the intersection of technology and retail because that is where technology was the least available. Over the years, we became one of India's largest retail technology platforms. But retail was the entry point, not the boundary.

Today, Fynd builds intelligent software that runs business operations. Not tools that help people work faster, but systems that absorb entire functions: manufacturing, marketing, logistics, commerce, quality control. We sit inside our customers' businesses, harvest deep domain context, and build AI systems that operate autonomously. We are expanding from retail into manufacturing, generative media, physical AI, and healthcare.

Fynd Create is Fynd's AI-powered, end-to-end fashion manufacturing platform that enables brands to go from trend insights to finished products at speed. It integrates design, sourcing, manufacturing, and cataloging to help brands reduce go-to-market timelines and costs while maintaining quality.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Merchandiser to own the journey from inspiration Style or a Confirmed tech pack to shipped order - driving product development, costing, Fabric sourcing, Production planning, vendor execution, and cost/sustainability performance across our factory base.

This is an execution-heavy, data-driven role: you will be the point of accountability for on-time, in-full, on-cost delivery, Managing complete T&A cycle from inception stage to Shipping stage.

What will you do at Fynd?

• Develop, Cost, Develop Samples , Book Orders, Convert confirmed tech packs into executable production plans, including critical-path mapping, capacity checks, and MOQ validation.
• Own the seasonal production calendar across assigned accounts/factories, flagging risks to on-time delivery early.
• Drive daily WIP (work-in-progress) reviews with factories and internal stakeholders (design, quality, logistics), escalating exceptions before they become delays.
• Act as the primary merchandising liaison between buyers/brand teams and factory floors, resolving execution issues in real time.

Data-Driven Decisions

• Monitor line-side feeds and BI dashboards to identify bottlenecks proactively.
• Trigger and track corrective actions that recover lead time, and report status against critical-path milestones.

Cost & Sustainability Optimisation

• Negotiate trims, fabric, and freight costs to achieve FOB savings without compromising compliance or quality.
• Track and report sustainability performance across assigned vendors, escalating non-compliance.

Product Development

• Review costing sheets and garment construction details at the development stage to catch cost and quality risks before production commitment.
• Partner with design and sourcing teams on fabric and trim selection, balancing cost, compliance, and trend relevance.

Some Specific Requirements

• Experience: 5 + years in merchandising within buying houses, export houses, or retail, with hands-on ownership of product development through production execution.
• Technical Skill: Strong understanding of garment construction, costing sheets, and critical-path management.
• Sustainability Knowledge: Working knowledge of sustainability frameworks - Higg FEM/FSLM, GHG Protocol, BCI, GOTS - and ability to apply them in real vendor negotiations, not just on paper.
• Vendor Management: Proven track record running daily WIP reviews and managing multi-factory production across sourcing geographies.
• Analytical Ability: Comfortable working with BI dashboards and production data to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Negotiation: Demonstrated ability to negotiate trims, fabric, and freight costs to deliver FOB savings.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Apparel Merchandising, or related field; further certification in sustainability frameworks (Higg, GOTS, BCI) is a plus.

What do we offer?

Growth

At Fynd, growth is limitless. We nurture a culture that encourages innovation, embraces challenges, and supports continuous learning. As we expand into new product lines and global markets, we're seeking talented individuals eager to grow with us. We believe in empowering our people to take ownership, lead with confidence, and shape their careers. Learning Wallet: Enrol in external courses or certifications to upskill – we'll reimburse the costs to support your development.

Culture

We believe in building strong teams and lasting connections.

• Regular community engagement and team-building activities
• Biannual events to celebrate achievements, foster collaboration, and strengthen our workplace culture

Your well-being is our priority. Comprehensive Mediclaim policy for you, your spouse, children, and parents.

We thrive on collaboration and creativity. Our teams work from the office five days a week to encourage open communication, teamwork, and innovation.

Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your ideas make an impact!