Senior Merchandiser

Position Summary

The Senior Merchandiser is responsible for managing and driving the end-to-end merchandising process for export garment orders. This role bridges design, sourcing, production, quality, and logistics to ensure timely delivery of high-quality fashion products that meet buyer expectations while maximizing profitability. The Senior Merchandiser acts as a key point of contact with international buyers and cross-functional internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Order & Account Management

• Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of export orders from order confirmation to shipment.
• Act as the primary buyer contact for order updates, clarifications, tech-packs, and commercial negotiations.
• Build strong relationships with existing and new international buyers.

2. Costing & Pricing

• Prepare detailed cost sheets, margin analysis, and pricing models based on fabric, trims, labor, and logistics.
• Negotiate FOB/CNF/CIF prices with buyers to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

3. Production Planning & Follow-up

• Coordinate with fabric and trim vendors to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Liaise with in-house production / manufacturing units and sub-contractors for sampling and bulk production.
• Track production status with clear cut-plan and delivery schedules.

4. Sample Development

• Work closely with Design and Product Development teams to finalize pre-production samples (PPS, Fit, and Salesman samples) that meet buyer specifications.
• Ensure tech-packs, size charts, and packaging details are accurate and approved.

5. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Maintain quality checkpoints throughout production (inline and endline) to meet buyer requirements, AQL standards, and compliance norms.
• Coordinate third-party inspections (SGS/Intertek) when required.

6. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Mentor and guide junior merchandisers and merchandising assistants.
• Collaborate with design, QA, production, and finance teams to ensure business goals are met.

7. Reporting & Analytics

• Generate weekly/monthly production and order status reports, margin reports, and KPI dashboards for leadership.
• Analyze styles, buyers, and category performance to inform future sourcing and planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile/ Fashion Merchandising, Business, Apparel Manufacturing, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in apparel exporting, garment merchandising, or production planning (preferably in export houses).
• Strong understanding of fabric/trims sourcing, costing, and garment production process.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills with international buyers.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PLM/MRP systems, and basic export documentation.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced export environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person