Senior Merchandiser

Job Title: Senior MerchandiserLocation: Chennai, IndiaAbout Us:

Pace Active is a fast-growing activewear brand focused on delivering high-performance, stylish apparel for fitness enthusiasts. With in-house manufacturing, we take pride in our control over quality, speed, and design innovation. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Production Merchandiser to help bridge the gap between design, production, and sales, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality activewear products.

⸻Key Responsibilities:

• Material Sourcing & Sample Coordination:

Work closely with the design team to organize sample development, approvals, fabric and trim procurement for production orders.

• In-House Manufacturing Oversight:

Liaise directly with the in-house production team to monitor sample production, resolve technical or production issues, and ensure adherence to quality standards.

• Product Costing and Efficiency Management:

Work on product costing and optimal selling price. Support cost control efforts by monitoring fabric usage, trims, and production processes to optimize efficiency without compromising quality.

• Quality Assurance:

Conduct regular quality checks at key production stages, highlight defects or deviations, and implement corrective measures in collaboration with production and quality teams.

• Production Reporting:

Maintain accurate production tracking documents and provide timely updates to the design, sourcing, and management teams regarding production status and any potential delays.

• Cross-functional Coordination:

Work with design, sales, sourcing, and logistics teams to ensure alignment on delivery timelines, material availability, and order fulfillment.

• Production Planning & Follow-up:

Manage and track the production schedule from development through bulk manufacturing, ensuring timelines are met for seasonal collections and special projects.

• Technical Documentation:

Ensure all tech packs, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and production specifications are complete, accurate, and communicated to the production floor.

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Key Skills & Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Textile Engineering, Apparel Production, or a related field.• 4+ years of experience in apparel production merchandising, preferably in activewear or sportswear segments.• Strong understanding of garment construction, materials, and production processes, especially for activewear (technical fabrics, stretch materials, etc.).• Hands-on experience working in in-house manufacturing environments.• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.• Proficient in MS Office (Excel in particular) and production tracking systems.• Strong communication skills to coordinate across design, production, and sales teams.• High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.• Knowledge of innovative practices and raw material vendors in activewear production is a plus.