Merchandiser

Key Responsibilities

1. Order Handling & Coordination

• Communicate with buyers for order details, clarifications, and approvals.
  
• Understand buyer requirements, tech packs, and specifications.
  
• Prepare costing, quotations, and samples.
  

2. Sampling Management

• Coordinate with sampling team for Proto, Fit, PP, and Size set samples.
  
• Ensure samples are made as per buyer specifications.
  
• Follow up for sample approvals on time.
  

3. Production Follow-up

• Prepare Time & Action (T&A) plans for each order.
  
• Coordinate with production, cutting, sewing, washing, printing, and finishing teams.
  
• Ensure production is running as per schedule.
  

4. Material & Trim Sourcing

• Coordinate with vendors for fabric, trims, accessories, and packaging materials.
  
• Ensure timely approvals and on-time delivery from suppliers.
  

5. Costing & Order Confirmation

• Work out costing (fabric, trims, labor, overheads).
  
• Negotiate rates with suppliers.
  
• Get final cost approval from management and buyer.
  

6. Quality Coordination

• Work with QA to ensure product quality meets buyer standards.
  
• Organize inline, midline, and final inspections.
  
• Resolve quality-related issues immediately.
  

7. Shipment & Documentation

• Coordinate with logistics for shipment booking and documentation.
  
• Ensure all packing instructions and labeling are followed.
  
• Prepare and maintain shipment records.
  

8. Reporting & MIS

• Maintain order status reports.
  
• Update T&A weekly.
  
• Prepare buyer communication records.
  

Skills Required

• Strong communication skills (email & verbal).
  
• Knowledge of fabrics, trims, garment construction.
  
• Problem-solving ability.
  
• Expertise in Excel, T&A, costing, and documentation.
  
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments.
  
• Time management & multitasking skills.
  

Qualifications

• Graduate / Diploma in Fashion, Textile, or Apparel.
  
• 15 years of merchandising experience (depending on level).
  

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented
  
• Good follow-up skills
  
• Strong coordination
  
• Ability to work under pressure

Preferred candidate profile