Merchandiser – Production Management

Merchandiser – Production Management (Garment Industry)

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Working Days: Monday–Saturday
Shift Timings: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (6‑day week)
Language Requirements: Hindi & English mandatory; Kannada desirable / advantageous

Role Summary

The Merchandiser will manage and coordinate garment production operations, liaising between the production team, suppliers (fabric/trims), quality, buyers, and internal stakeholders. This entry‑level position requires approximately 1 year of garment industry experience, strong computer proficiency—including hands‑on experience with Genesis ERP/system.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Coordination: Track factory production workflows, monitor progress against Time & Action (T&A) plans, identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Order Processing & Sampling: Coordinate sample development (lab dips, trim cards, pre-production, shipment samples), secure buyer approvals, and hand over to production
• Material & Supplier Coordination: Assist in sourcing and tracking supplies (fabric, trims, accessories), prepare purchase orders/internal order sheets, liaise with suppliers/vendors for timely delivery
• Costing & Documentation: Prepare cost sheets, internal documentation, production reports, shipment instructions and liaise with documentation department to ensure accuracy
• Quality Assurance: Support QC processes; monitor defects or buyer-specified tolerances and communicate with production/quality teams to maintain standards
• Software Management: Operate Genesis (ERP/production tracking), generate reports, update inventory and order data, and troubleshoot system issues
• Communication & Coordination: Maintain clear and frequent communication between buyers, internal departments, and suppliers in English/Hindi (Kannada beneficial)

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Around 1 year in garment merchandising or production coordination
• Education: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Textiles, Apparel, Fashion, or equivalent
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experienced with Genesis ERP/system
• Languages: Fluent in Hindi and English; working knowledge of Kannada preferred
• Age Range: 25–40 years

Desirable Attributes

• Strong organizational and time-management skills—ability to monitor several orders simultaneously
• Problem-solving mindset, able to anticipate and mitigate production delays or quality risks
• Attention to detail: Accurate with numbers, documentation, costing, and quality tolerance levels
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills to work with factories, suppliers, and logistics teams

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Experience:

• garment industry: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Hindi (Required)
• English (Required)
• Kannada (Required)

Work Location: In person