Merchandiser

Job Title:

Location:

Experience:

Employment Type:

About the Role

Merchandiser

This role requires strong communication skills, technical understanding of fabrics and garment construction, and the ability to work cross-functionally with design, sampling, and production teams to meet buyer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Buyer Communication & Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for international buyers and buying agencies.
• Understand buyer requirements, seasonal directions, and technical specifications to develop aligned collections.
• Prepare and share product updates, sampling status, and production progress reports.
• Coordinate approvals on fabrics, trims, fits, and pre-production samples.

Product Development & Sampling

• Manage end-to-end product development for both woven and knitwear categories.
• Work closely with design and sampling teams to ensure product feasibility, accuracy, and timely execution.
• Support in preparing tech packs, BOMs, and costing sheets.
• Follow up with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely development of samples and approvals.

Costing & Order Execution

• Assist in fabric/trims sourcing and evaluate cost options while maintaining quality standards.
• Prepare and negotiate costings aligned with buyer targets.
• Oversee order placement, T&A planning, and ensure production deadlines are met.
• Monitor order status, quality checks, and shipment timelines.

Trend & Market Awareness

• Stay informed about global fashion trends, fabrics, and market developments to support design alignment.
• Collaborate with designers and sourcing teams to suggest commercially viable solutions for buyers.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain buyer correspondence, sampling trackers, costing sheets, and production reports.
• Coordinate internal meetings to review development and order status updates.

Requirements

• Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Production, or a related field.
• 46 years of experience as a merchandiser in an export house or buying agency.
• Strong understanding of both woven and knitwear garment development processes.
• Hands-on experience in costing, sourcing, and production coordination.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for buyer interactions.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), and basic understanding of design files (Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage timelines.