Assistant Production Merchandiser

You will be working as an Assistant PD cum Production Merchandiser at Saku, located in Sector 37, Gurugram. Your primary responsibilities will include managing product development, merchandising, sourcing, supplier management, and logistics coordination. You will be required to oversee the entire process from material sourcing to supplier negotiations and ensuring timely production according to design specifications. As a key player in product development, buying, and merchandising, you will be tasked with various responsibilities: **Overall Responsibility** - Reviewing product samples for construction, fit, drape, and wash quality - Coordinating with material suppliers, job workers, and production teams to ensure timely delivery - Establishing and nurturing relationships with partners and vendors such as fabric mills, traders, job workers, and garment manufacturers **Product Development** - Evaluating pre-development samples and making necessary adjustments - Monitoring product performance in terms of fit, construction, and durability **Costing** - Negotiating with suppliers to achieve competitive costing - Identifying alternative solutions without compromising on quality or timelines - Creating bill of materials for bulk orders and production runs **Sourcing and Development** - Procuring raw materials, trims, accessories, and job workers - Ensuring timely planning, ordering, and follow-up of raw materials - Regularly visiting job workers and factories to monitor production progress **Reporting and Coordination** - Collaborating with various teams including Design, Production, Procurement, and Category - Maintaining detailed logs and updates on fabric, trims, accessories, sampling, production status, TNA updates, job work status, and raw material consumption - Updating information in ERP software and production files - Creating and managing a library of lab-dips, accessories, trims, and fabric samples **Qualifications** - 1-2 years of experience in product development, buying, merchandising, and production - Experience in startups is preferred - Proficiency in fabrics, trims, accessories, and supplier network - Strong communication, relationship building, and organizational skills - Familiarity with ERP software - Degree in textile, apparel technology, or fashion technology is desirable,