Sr. Merchandiser (Buyer)

About Company:

Eclat is a leading baby products company, committed to creating safe, comfortable, and innovative solutions for parents and their little ones.

Main Responsibilities:

• Fabric Sourcing and Design Management
• Seasonal Planning
• Finding good factories for garment development

Detailed Duties:

• Sampling & Development:

Oversee sampling for kids’ ethnic wear, shirts, t-shirts, rompers, and related garments, ensuring designs are developed as per given specifications and technical sheets from the design team.

• Vendor Coordination:

Coordinate with jobbers, manufacturers, printers, dyeing units, and other production partners to ensure accurate and timely execution of final products.

• Costing & Planning:

Prepare detailed product cost sheets post-sampling, including thorough production planning for each style.

• Trims & Materials Management:

Handle sourcing, tracking, and management of trims, fabrics, packaging materials, and accessories required for production.

• Supply Chain Collaboration:

Work closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and printers to streamline operations and resolve production challenges.

• Bridge Between Design & Production:

Act as a liaison between the designer and the production unit, ensuring design intent is accurately translated into the final product.

• Production Timeline Management:

Maintain a clear understanding of garment production timelines and ensure deadlines are met.

• Technical Knowledge:

Possess strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, printing methods, embroidery techniques, stitching variations, washing processes, and finishing methods.

• Negotiation Skills:

Demonstrate strong negotiation abilities to secure cost-effective products without compromising on quality.

• Quality Control:

Conduct on-site visits to units/jobbers for quality checks and to monitor the progress of ongoing work.

• Documentation & Approvals:

Prepare and maintain accurate records of approvals for lab dips, strike-offs, print swatches, fit samples, and size sets.

• Order & Shipment Management:

Follow up on production schedules, ensure on-time deliveries, and coordinate with logistics teams for shipment planning.

• Compliance Monitoring:

Ensure production units adhere to company policies, buyer compliance standards, and safety requirements.

• Problem Resolution:

Identify and resolve production or quality issues promptly to avoid delays.

• Buyer Communication:

Communicate with buyers for updates, approvals, and clarifications during the product development and production stages.

• Post-Production Review:

Analyze post-shipment feedback to improve future processes and product quality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹250,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• KIDS INDUSTRY: 4 years (Required)
• Sourcing: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Required)

Work Location: In person