Fabric Merchandiser

Fabric Merchandiser

Key Responsibilities

1. Fabric Sourcing & Development

knit fabrics

·      Coordinate with mills, suppliers, and vendors for fabric development.

·      Evaluate fabric quality, GSM, composition, color fastness, shrinkage, hand feel, and other parameters.

2. Order Management

·      Handle buyer inquiries, costing, and order confirmations.

·      Prepare T&A (Time & Action Plan) to ensure timely execution of orders.

·      Follow up with suppliers and production teams to maintain delivery schedules.

3. Communication & Coordination

·      Coordinate with international brands and buyers for requirements, approvals, and updates.

·      Maintain strong internal communication with production, QA, planning, and logistics teams.

·      Liaise with mills, knitting units, dyeing/printing units, and vendors for smooth order execution.

·      Manage daily updates on order status, samples, testing, and approvals.

·      Oversee lab dips, strike-offs, samples, and bulk approvals.

4. Quality Assurance

·      Inspect fabric at various stages—greige, knitting, processing, and finished stages.

·      Ensure all quality standards are met before dispatch.

·      Coordinate with the QA team for testing and compliance.

5. Documentation & Reporting

·      Maintain all merchandising documents such as POs, specs, approvals, and shipment details.

·      Prepare weekly reports on order status, dispatches, and pending actions.

Key Skills

knowledge of knit fabrics

·      Fabric sourcing & vendor management

·      Costing and negotiation

·      T&A management

·      Sampling and approvals

·      Problem-solving and coordination

·      Excellent communication skills

Required Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology, or related field.

3–4 years of experience as a Fabric Merchandiser

knit fabric types, knitting machines, processing techniques

·      Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/CRM tools.