Senior Merchandiser - Apparel

Job Title: Senior Merchandiser – Apparel (Knits & Wovens)
Department: Merchandising Location: Thingalur
Reporting To: Product Development (HO) / GM production (Factory)
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Merchandiser to manage the development and execution of knit and woven apparel collections within the mass-market segment. The ideal candidate will have product development skills, a sharp eye for product detailing, and the ability to drive timelines and deliverables across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage & coordinate product lifecycle from tech pack validation / development to final delivery, specifically in knits and woven categories.

· Collaborate closely with the design, sampling, production quality and sourcing teams for range planning, fabric selection, trims, and sampling.

· Manage and monitor Time & Action (T&A) calendars to ensure on-time development with records in place. Costing to achieve optimum margins and production feasibility while ensuring parameters of quality.

· Analyse market trends to recommend observations, or design tweaks.

· Explore relationships with vendors and identify scalable, reliable manufacturing partners. Ensure alignment with production, quality control, and logistics teams for seamless operations as and when required.

· Drive continuous improvement in sourcing efficiencies.

· Maintain documentation and data accuracy including PO, BOM, TNA reports, and order trackers with HO based team .

Educational Qualifications:
Diploma / Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Production, Textile Design, or related field.

Key Requirements:

· 4-6 years of hands-on experience in knit and woven merchandising, preferably in the mass apparel segment.

· In-depth knowledge of fabric construction, trims, garment finishes.

· Understanding of cost engineering.

· Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors .

· Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under tight timelines in high-pressure environments

Nice to Have:
Experience with mass-market segment , private labels, or production houses.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹450,000.00 - ₹550,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person