Merchandiser (Fashion/ Apparel) - Buying house experience preferred

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About the Role

Merchandiser

EU-based buyers

execution-driven role

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison between

  EU buyers

  , vendors, and internal teams across the full order lifecycle
• Manage

  product development, costing, sourcing, production follow-up, and shipping coordination

• Handle

  sampling, buyer approvals, and T&A management

  with precision and accuracy
• Coordinate closely with

  factories and suppliers

  , ensuring production timelines and quality standards are met
• Prepare and maintain

  costing sheets

  , track fabric/trims/CM/freight, and manage order documentation
• Troubleshoot issues related to

  approvals, delays, or quality deviations

  through proactive communication
• Support internal reporting and provide timely updates to buyers and management
• Undertake

  regular travel to factories

  for production monitoring, approvals, and vendor coordination

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate or postgraduate degree; a diploma in

  Textile Technology, Fashion Design, or Merchandising

  is an advantage

• 68 years

  of experience in apparel merchandising
• Prior experience with

  EU-based clients or brands

  is mandatory
• Strong understanding of

  garment costing, sourcing, and vendor management

• Excellent

  communication and negotiation skills

  with the ability to handle buyers independently
• Proficiency in

  MS Excel and merchandising documentation tools

• Comfortable working in a

  fast-paced, travel-intensive environment

  with strict timelines

Preferred Background

• Candidates from a

  buying house or liaison office

  background are

  strongly preferred

• Candidates from export houses will be considered only if

  exceptionally strong

  in communication and execution
• Open to candidates from

  all apparel categories

  (men's, women's, and kidswear)

About the Hiring Company

The hiring company is part of one of the world's largest platforms for design-led consumer goods sourcing, with a global presence spanning over 75 offices and 50+ factories.

Headquartered in Europe and publicly listed in India, the group delivers over USD 2 billion in annual revenues and serves leading international fashion and lifestyle retailers.

speed, sustainability, compliance, and innovation

recruitment partner

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.