Sourcing Merchandiser : Apparel

Amartex; Panchkula, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 480,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Amartex in India seeks a Senior Merchandiser and Sourcing Lead with 8–10 years in apparel sourcing and merchandising, plus 3–5 years of managerial experience across Men’s, Ladies, and Kids categories. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Merchandising, Textile Engineering, or Business Management.

You will drive seasonal planning, vendor development, cost management, and cross-functional coordination with design, sales, and production teams to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in apparel sourcing and merchandising and at least 3-5 years of managerial experience across Men’s, Ladies, and Kids categories.

Responsibilities

• Seasonal Planning and Strategy: Develop seasonal sourcing plans aligning with design, sales, and targets.
• Design Coordination: Translate ideas into commercially viable products with designers and vendors.
• Sales Projections and Monitoring: Forecast demand and adjust sourcing strategies by category.
• Vendor Management: Identify, onboard, and manage vendors, negotiating terms and lead times.
• Vendor Development: Expand supplier base while ensuring ethics, compliance, and quality.
• Product Development and Costing: Oversee sampling and ensure competitive costs.
• Production and Quality Assurance: Monitor schedules and conduct pre-shipment quality checks.
• Market Intelligence and Trend Analysis: Stay updated on fashion trends and fabric innovations.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align with marketing, retail, and sales teams.
• Reports and Documentation: Prepare reports on sourcing, costs, and production status.

Skills

Sourcing

Merchandising

Vendor Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Merchandising, Textile Engineering, or Business Management

Job description

Experience: 8-10 years of experience in apparel sourcing and merchandising & at least 3-5 year of managerial experience across Men’s, Ladies, and Kids categories.

Qualification: Bachelors degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Merchandising, Textile Engineering, or Business Management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Seasonal Planning and Strategy:
   • Develop seasonal sourcing plans in alignment with design, sales, and business targets.
   • Collaborate with supplier and sales teams to analyze past trends and forecast demand for each category.
   • Ensure timely availability of new collections based on trends and customer preferences
2. Design Coordination:
   • Work with designers, Vendors to translate ideas into commercially viable products.
   • Ensure designs meet quality standards, cost parameters, and delivery timelines.
3. Sales Projections and Monitoring:
   • Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and sales data to forecast demand accurately.
   • Prepare sales projections for each category and adjust sourcing strategies as required.
   • Monitor category-wise sales performance to identify areas of improvement.
4. Vendor Management:
   • Identify, onboard, and manage vendors to ensure high-quality production and timely deliveries.
   • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times with vendors while maintaining cost-efficiency.
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors for long-term collaboration.
5. Vendor Development:
   • Develop new vendor partnerships to expand sourcing options and reduce dependency on existing suppliers.
   • Ensure vendors adhere to ethical practices, compliance standards, and quality norms.
   • Conduct vendor audits and evaluations to ensure continuous improvement.
6. Product Development and Costing:
   • Oversee sampling and approvals for all categories.
   • Ensure product costs are competitive and within planned budgets without compromising on quality.
7. Production and Quality Assurance:
   • Monitor production schedules and ensure timely handover to the supply chain.
   • Conduct quality checks during production and pre-shipment inspections to maintain standards.
8. Market Intelligence and Trend Analysis:
   • Stay updated on global fashion trends, fabric innovations, and competitive landscape.
   • Leverage market insights to make informed sourcing and product decisions.
9. Cross-Functional Coordination:
   • Liaise with the marketing, retail, and sales teams to ensure alignment in product offerings.
   • Communicate effectively with internal teams to address challenges and bottlenecks.
10. Reports and Documentation:
    • Prepare regular reports on sourcing, costs, vendor performance, and production status.
    • Maintain accurate documentation for audits and compliance purposes.

Salary 4.80- 5 Lpa