Senior Merchandiser - Apparel

Job Description: As a Senior Merchandiser Apparel (Knits & Wovens) at our company, your role will involve managing the development and execution of knit and woven apparel collections within the mass-market segment. You should possess product development skills, a keen 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 design, sampling, production quality, and sourcing teams for range planning, fabric selection, trims, and sampling. - Monitor Time & Action (T&A) calendars to ensure on-time development with records in place. Focus on costing to achieve optimum margins and production feasibility while ensuring quality parameters. - Analyze market trends to recommend observations or design tweaks. - Develop relationships with vendors and identify scalable, reliable manufacturing partners. Ensure alignment with production, quality control, and logistics teams for seamless operations. - Drive continuous improvement in sourcing efficiencies and maintain documentation and data accuracy including PO, BOM, TNA reports, and order trackers with the HO-based team. Qualification Required: - 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, and 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 the mass-market segment, private labels, or production houses. In this role, you will enjoy benefits such as cell phone reimbursement, health insurance, internet reimbursement, leave encashment, life insurance, and provident fund. The job type is Full-time, Permanent with a day shift schedule and a yearly bonus. The work location is in person.,