Apparel Merchandiser

Job Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Merchandiser with a strong background in sports apparel to join our sourcing and costing team. The role focuses on vendor coordination, product development, sourcing strategy, cost negotiations, and cut-to-pack execution. This position requires close collaboration with outsourced vendors and internal teams to ensure commercially viable and quality-compliant products.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Vendor Development

• Identify and evaluate suitable vendors for outsourced sportswear production (performance and lifestyle categories).
• Build and maintain relationships with mills, trim suppliers, and garment manufacturers.
• Ensure alignment of product specifications with vendor capabilities.

Costing & Negotiation

• Analyze and benchmark costing structures across vendors and regions.
• Lead cost negotiations to achieve target margins without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Monitor raw material prices and update costing models accordingly.

Cut-to-Pack Execution

• Plan and coordinate the cut-to-pack process, ensuring alignment with tech packs, BOMs, and packaging guidelines.
• Oversee vendor compliance with product specs, trims, and packaging requirements.
• Ensure final products meet quality, fit, and compliance standards prior to handover.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with design, technical, QA, and planning teams for seamless execution of development cycles.
• Act as the key liaison between internal teams and external vendors for all development and sourcing-related matters.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, Merchandising, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in merchandising in sportswear or performance apparel.
• Proven expertise in sourcing, costing, and cut-to-pack processes.
• Strong understanding of fabric types, trims, technical constructions, and compliance requirements for performance apparel.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple development calendars and vendor timelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• This is an in-office job and requires you to work in our office in Kozhikode (Calicut). Are you OK with that?

• We work 6 days, Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm. Are you OK with that?
• How many years of work experience do you have in Merchandising?
• How many years of work experience do you have in sourcing Sports Apparels?
• What is your current CTC?
• What is your joining availability in number of DAYS if considered for the role?

Work Location: In person