Junior Merchandiser

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About Oyela

Oyela is a fast-growing D2C fashion brand for the bold, expressive, and unapologetically original. We thrive to make Global Fashion affordable in India. Design is at the heart of how we speak, sell, and stand out

Overview:

Join Oyela, a fast-fashion D2C brand specialising in fashion. As a Junior Merchandiser, In this role, you'll support our merchandising team and work closely with the Senior Merchandiser to ensure the smooth flow of production for our collections. You'll collaborate with various teams, vendors, and suppliers, playing a crucial role in sourcing fabric & trims, finding new production vendors, coordinating production, and ensuring on-time delivery. 

Key Responsibilities:

● Assist in managing the entire production process for each collection, from initial sample

handover to final bulk production.

● Source new vendors for fabric, trims, and garment manufacturing to diversify the supply base.

● Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring they meet quality

and delivery expectations.

● Prepare production files, organise pre-production meetings, and document key details,

comments and action points.

● Collaborate with the pattern design, sampling and quality teams to ensure all production

requirements align with the approved sample specifications.

● Raise and track purchase orders, follow up on timelines, and ensure timely delivery of

materials and finished goods.

● Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective sourcing while meeting

quality standards.

● Coordinate with the quality control team to implement quality measures across the production

process.

Qualifications & Experience:

● Diploma or Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, or related field from NIFT,

Pearl, or similar institutions.

● Minimum 2 years of experience in merchandising or production coordination, ideally within

domestic fast fashion or D2C brands.

● Strong knowledge of fabric/trims sourcing, pattern understanding, vendor management, and

production timelines.

● Proficiency in MS Excel, PPT, Word and communication tools to manage updates, track

progress, and coordinate effectively.

● Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to work well within

cross-functional teams.

Why join us:

At Oyela, you’ll work in a dynamic environment with a passionate team focused on delivering trendy,

high-quality clothing to Gen Z consumers. This role offers ample opportunities for growth and

professional development in the fast fashion industry