Sr. Merchandiser

Indian Designs Exports Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Designs Exports Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru North is seeking a diligent Merchandiser to manage day-to-day buyer communications, coordinate sampling, and ensure on-time production.

The role requires deep understanding of fabrics, trims, and garment construction, plus strong planning and problem-solving skills. You will work across design, sourcing, production, quality, and the EXIM department to keep orders moving from development through shipment, mentor junior staff, and maintain strict

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with buyers and internal teams to align on orders.
• Knowledge of fabrics, trims, and garment construction.
• Experience with TNA and tracking orders from sampling to delivery.
• Understanding costing and commercial awareness is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple styles/orders simultaneously.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to guide and mentor junior merchandising staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day communication with buyers and provide status updates.
• Review order sheets and coordinate with buyers to resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate sampling and product development to meet buyer timelines.
• Inspect samples for measurements, specs, and compliance before submission.
• Resolve buyer queries and coordinate with teams for timely replies.
• Prepare and monitor TNA calendars to meet timelines.
• Prepare and update production costing inline with specs.
• Coordinate with fabric and trims teams for timely procurement.
• Ensure fabrics, trims, and accessories are available per schedule.
• Prepare and issue production files to the factory with necessary approvals.
• Attend pre-production meetings and clarify specifications with buyers.
• Coordinate with factory on production planning and progress.
• Coordinate with EXIM department for shipment documents.
• Monitor order execution and address delays with relevant departments.
• Guide and train junior staff for effective execution.
• Maintain coordination between buyers, design, sourcing, production, QA, and internal teams.

Skills

Buyer communication

Fabric knowledge

TNA & order follow-up

Planning & negotiation

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team mentoring

Communication & interpersonal skills

Job description

Indian Designs Exports Pvt. Ltd. | Full time

Bangalore North, India | Posted on 08/11/2026

We are an apparel manufacturing company that understands the evolving needs of the fast-paced industry. Indian Designs Exports Pvt. Ltd. has grown considerably and cemented its position as a trusted and preferred vendor to well-known companies around the world. In addition to servicing the apparel manufacturing needs of major international corporations, the company has also partnered with many niche clients around the world and has grown with them over the years.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day communicationand correspondence with buyers, providing regular updates on order status,sampling, production, and delivery schedules.
• Review buyer order sheets thoroughly uponreceipt and coordinate with buyers to clarify and resolve any discrepancies or missinginformation.
• Coordinate the completesampling and product development process, ensuring samples are developed as perbuyer requirements and dispatched within the agreed timelines.
• Inspect and verifysamples for measurements, specifications, workmanship, fabric, trims, and otherbuyer requirements before submission/dispatch.
• Handle and resolvebuyer queries and concerns related to new developments, ensuring timelycommunication and follow-up with the concerned teams.
• Prepare, update, andmonitor TNA calendars to ensure all activities are completedwithin the planned timelines.
• Prepare and updateproduct costing inline with buyer requirements and approved specifications.
• Coordinate with fabricand trims teams/vendors for timely ordering and procurement of materialsrequired for production.
• Ensure fabric, trims,and accessories are booked and available as per order requirements andproduction schedules.
• Prepare and issuecomplete production files to the factory within the stipulatedtimeline, ensuring all necessary information and approvals are included.
• Attend pre-productionmeetings and provide necessary clarifications and approvals related tofabrics, trims, accessories, construction, measurements, and buyerspecifications.
• Coordinate closely withfactory teams on production planning and follow up on production progress toensure orders are completed and delivered within the committed timelines.
• Coordinate with the EXIMdepartment and provide allrequired shipment/order-related documents within the specified timelines.
• Monitor order executionclosely and proactively identify potential delays or issues, coordinating withrelevant departments to ensure timely resolution.
• Guide, supervise, and trainjunior merchandising staff to ensure effective execution of theirresponsibilities.
• Maintain effectivecoordination between buyers, design, sourcing, production, quality, factory,and other internal teams to ensure smooth order execution from developmentthrough shipment.

Requirements

Key Skills Required:

• Strong buyercommunication and coordination skills
• Sound understanding offabrics, trims, accessories, and garment construction
• Strong TNA and orderfollow-up skills Costing and commercial awareness
• Good planning,problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Ability to managemultiple styles/orders simultaneously
• Strong attention to detailand commitment to timelines
• Team handling andmentoring skills
• Good communication andinterpersonal skills