Home Textile Merchandiser (Junior)

Role Overview: You are being hired as a Home Textile Merchandiser for a leading global sourcing organization based in Gurgaon. Your primary responsibility will be to handle European buyers across various categories such as kitchen textiles, bedding, bath, cushions, and decorative products. The role demands complete ownership of the merchandising cycle from product development and costing to shipment coordination. You will be required to maintain strong vendor management relationships and ensure precision in execution. Regular factory visits for sampling and production follow-ups will also be a part of your hands-on role. Key Responsibilities: - Act as the key liaison between European buyers, suppliers, and internal teams for all product development and order execution activities. - Manage the complete merchandising process including product development, costing, sourcing, production follow-up, and shipping coordination. - Oversee sampling, approvals, testing, and documentation in line with buyer requirements. - Prepare accurate costing sheets and ensure cost negotiations align with company and buyer expectations. - Track and manage Time & Action (T&A) plans to ensure all milestones are met. - Conduct regular vendor visits to monitor production progress, quality compliance, and timely dispatch. - Resolve issues related to approvals, trims, delays, or quality proactively through cross-functional coordination. - Support management with reporting, forecasting, and analysis related to orders and performance. Qualifications & Experience: - Graduate or postgraduate degree; Diploma in Textile Design / Technology / Merchandising preferred. - 5-7 years of experience in home textile merchandising. - Prior experience with EU-based brands or buyers is mandatory. - Strong understanding of textile product costing, sourcing, and vendor management. - Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and merchandising documentation. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. - Comfortable with frequent factory visits and working under tight timelines. About the Hiring Company: You will be joining a company that is part of one of the world's largest global sourcing networks, supplying leading international retailers across fashion, lifestyle, and home categories. Headquartered in Europe and publicly listed in India, the group has a presence in over 75 offices worldwide and delivers over USD 2 billion in annual revenues.,