Home Textile Merchandiser

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About the Role

Home Textile Merchandiser

5–7 years of experience

regular factory visits

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.

Preferred Background

• Candidates from

  buying houses or liaison offices

  preferred.
• Candidates from

  export houses

  may also be considered if they have strong client communication skills.
• Exposure to

  home textile categories

  such as bed linen, cushions, bath, or kitchen textiles will be an advantage.

About the Hiring Company

The hiring company 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.