Role Description:

- We are seeking an experienced Senior Merchandiser specializing in woven fabrics, capable of independently handling end-to-end merchandising activities, including product development, costing, sourcing, production follow-ups, TNA management, and effective vendor coordination.

- The ideal candidate must have strong technical knowledge of fabrics, trims, production processes, wash techniques, cost negotiation, and buyer communication.

- This role requires someone capable of leading a team, managing multiple styles/seasons simultaneously, and ensuring timely delivery with high quality.

Skills Required:

- Strong communication and buyer-handling skills

- Deep knowledge of fabrics, trims, washes, and production flow

- Expertise in TNA planning and execution

- Strong in costing, negotiation, and price finalization

- Skilled in vendor sourcing and relationship management

- Proficient in Excel and ERP/Inventory systems

- Able to lead and guide junior team members

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

- Experience coordinating with sampling, design, production, and QA

- Capable of managing pressure, deadlines, and multiple styles simultaneously

Key Responsibilities :

Product Development & Planning:

- Lead proto sampling, development, and approvals

- Prepare tech packs, BOMs, spec sheets, and costing

- Identify fabric/trim issues and propose solutions

- Coordinate with design, sampling, and technical teams

Costing & Sourcing:

- Prepare cost sheets and negotiate pricing and lead times

- Finalize pricing with management

- Source, evaluate, and develop new vendors

TNA & Production Execution:

- Create and monitor TNA for all styles

- Ensure timely ordering and in-house status of fabrics and trims

- Coordinate production planning and resolve delays or issues

- Conduct weekly reviews with vendors and internal teams

Vendor & Buyer Management:

- Manage daily buyer and buying house communication

- Handle documentation, sampling, approvals, and comments

- Support audits, compliance activities, and vendor relationship building

Quality & Delivery:

- Ensure quality checkpoints throughout production

- Monitor washes, prints, embroidery, and job-work accuracy

- Achieve 100% on-time delivery

- Maintain updated reports, trackers, and approvals

Qualifications:

- 8-10 years of experience in merchandising, with strong and proven experience in woven apparel

- Strong knowledge of Woven fabrics, trims, washes, and garment production

- Expertise in TNA planning and execution

- Excellent communication and buyer-handling skills

- Strong costing, negotiation, and analytical abilities

- Proficiency in Excel, ERP, and inventory systems

- Ability to lead junior team members and work cross-functionally

- Degree in Fashion Technology, Textile, Apparel, or related fields preferred.