Job Title: Fashion Merchandiser – White Label Brands Location: Andheri East, Mumbai Reports To: Brand Head / Category Manager Employment Type: Full-Time ⸻ About Kaftanize: Kaftanize is a growing force in India’s fashion industry, known for its Indo-Western styles, co-ords, and contemporary ethnic silhouettes. As we expand our product lines and explore white-label collaborations, we’re looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Fashion Merchandiser to lead the merchandising operations for our white-label brand partnerships. ⸻ Role Overview: As the Fashion Merchandiser for white-labeled brands under Kaftanize, you will be the key link between brand identity, manufacturing, and sales execution. You will be responsible for style curation as per brand lineage, coordinating manufacturing timelines, sample approvals, and working with internal teams for cataloging and data-based production planning. ⸻ Key Responsibilities: Style Finalization & Label Alignment: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and brand management to finalize seasonal style selections that reflect the design language and customer profile of each white-labeled brand. Vendor Management & Order Placement: Coordinate with manufacturers to place bulk production orders post-style approval, ensuring adherence to quality and brand standards. Sample Approval Process: Manage the pre-production sampling lifecycle — from initial sample coordination to management review and final approvals — ensuring timely movement into bulk production. Production Follow-Ups & Delivery Coordination: Maintain continuous communication with manufacturing units to track production progress, address delays, and ensure on-time delivery. Cataloging & Style Coding: Coordinate with the cataloging team to ensure every approved style is coded correctly and listed systematically in the product master with relevant data and images. Sales Tracking & Reorder Planning: Liaise with the analysis team to interpret weekly/monthly sales data and trigger repeat production for fast-moving styles in a timely manner. ⸻ Key Skills & Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Production, or related field 2–4 years of experience in merchandising, preferably in fashion D2C or private label/white label brands Strong understanding of apparel production cycles and vendor communication Ability to interpret design sensibilities of diverse brands and curate accordingly Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and internal cataloging systems Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination ability ⸻ What We Offer: Exposure to multi-brand private label operations A chance to shape and scale new brand lines under a leading D2C label Dynamic, entrepreneurial work culture Competitive compensation and growth opportunities Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person Application Deadline: 03/07/2025 Expected Start Date: 14/07/2025
Job Description: Store Manager Brand: Kaftanize Department: Retail Operations Location: Juhu, Mumbai Key Responsibilities Store Operations & Brand Standards Manage day-to-day store operations ensuring Kaftanize brand aesthetics and service standards Maintain VM as per brand guidelines for kaftans, resort wear & festive collections Ensure store hygiene, display excellence, and overall ambience Sales & Revenue Growth Drive monthly sales targets and KPIs (conversion, AOV, repeat customers) Upsell and cross-sell styling options, accessories, and festive collections Execute in-store promotions, launches, and seasonal sales Customer Experience & Styling Support Deliver a premium, personalized shopping experience Assist customers with styling, sizing, and fabric knowledge Handle customer feedback, alterations coordination, and complaint resolution Team Leadership & Training Hire, train, and manage store staff and stylists Create duty rosters and ensure discipline and grooming standards Motivate the team to meet sales and service goals Inventory & Stock Management Manage inward, outward, and replenishment of stock Ensure accurate stock counts and minimize shrinkage Coordinate with HO for slow-moving and fast-moving styles Billing, Cash & Reporting Ensure smooth POS billing and daily cash reconciliation Maintain sales, stock, and staff performance reports Share daily store updates and insights with HO Online–Offline Coordination Support walk-in orders, Instagram/WhatsApp inquiries, and click-to-store sales Coordinate with the D2C team for pickups, exchanges, and returns Desired Skills & Qualifications Graduate / Diploma in Fashion, Retail, or Business (preferred) 3–6 years of experience in fashion or ethnic wear retail Strong knowledge of fabrics, fits, and styling Excellent customer handling and communication skills Proficiency in POS systems and basic Excel Key Attributes Fashion-forward and brand-aligned Target-driven with a premium service mindset Strong leadership and problem-solving skills Flexible with retail working hours and weekends Drop your cvs at hiring@kaftanize.com Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Paid sick time Work Location: Hybrid remote in Juhu, Maharashtra