Job Description

About Invent're:

Invent're is a platform built to transform the education ecosystem with value added services. Invent're provides the complete range of selection from bags, book and uniforms for more than 10,000 students growing to 100,000, stationary, shoes, along with services organizing sports competitions and leagues, fundraisers for scholarships, networking through alumni engagement events, incremental revenue generation opportunities to achieve organizational growth. The company's goal is to personalize, customize and reinvent brand specific inventory kits for K12 Schools. Invent're is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.

Role Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Merchandiser to join our team at Invent're. The role involves managing product development from sampling to production, coordinating with vendors, ensuring quality standards, and supporting smooth operations across procurement, approvals, and reconciliation. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of product handling, vendor management, and school-centric requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Sampling

Handle sales kit samples and new developments as per school requirements. Provide technical input from the sampling stage to ensure clear understanding of the product.

Patterning

Ensure each product/size/component matches pattern and measurements. Manage proto samples and modify patterns when deviations are found. Handle large-scale sizing requirements (Pre-primary to Senior Secondary) and plan timelines accordingly.

Bill of Material (BOM)

Prepare and share BOM with the procurement team, covering fabric, trims, and packing accessories.

Samples & Approvals

Follow Proto, Size Set & PP samples with vendors. Maintain approval records and feedback documentation. Collaborate with the quality team to ensure production standards. Coordinate with labs for testing and QA approvals.

Cutting Program

Ensure CAD and fabric consumption accuracy before cutting to control wastage. Monitor fabric utilization and cutting quantities on a daily basis.

Factory Follow-ups

Track daily production, fabric dispatch, trims, and accessory requirements. Provide daily updates (PCO) to the front end.

Reconciliation

Maintain inward & outward records. Reconcile vendor packing lists and invoices against received quantities to ensure accurate payments.

CANDIDATE PROFILE SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Graduate/Diploma in Textile, Fashion, or Supply Chain Management preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

3-6 years of experience in merchandising, preferably in apparel, uniforms, or institutional product manufacturing.

SKILLSET:

Strong knowledge of product sampling, patterning, and production cycles.

Proficiency in vendor coordination and procurement processes.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage timelines effectively.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹66,000.00 - ₹83,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

Merchandising: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person