Job Description

Job description:

Position:

Fabric Merchandiser

Department:

Garment Division

Reporting To:

Production Head

Preferences: Only Male local candidate from Surat

given preferences, Garment manufacturing experience will give you advantages)

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced

Fabric Merchandiser

with strong

technical knowledge of fabrics and dyeing processes

. The candidate will be responsible for

sourcing, ordering, processing, and timely availability of fabrics

required for garment production. The role requires close coordination with vendors, mills, dye houses, printers, and internal teams to ensure

quality, cost, and delivery timelines

are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Fabric Sourcing & Ordering

Place fabric orders with approved vendors as per approved quality, shade, GSM, and specifications. Negotiate prices, lead times, and payment terms with fabric suppliers and processing units. Maintain vendor performance records and develop reliable vendor relationships.

Fabric Planning & Timely In-House Delivery

Ensure

timely receipt of fabrics in-house

as per production planning. Follow up with vendors and processing units to avoid delays and shortages. Expedite fabric deliveries when required to meet urgent production schedules.

Fabric Processing Management

Manage all

post-fabric processes

, including: Mill dyeing Hand dyeing Printing (reactive, pigment, digital, discharge, etc.) Coordinate with dyeing and printing units to ensure shade accuracy and consistency. Monitor processing timelines and quality at each stage.

Technical & Quality Control

Possess in-depth knowledge of fabric types (woven/knit), yarn counts, GSM, construction, shrinkage, and color fastness. Ensure fabrics meet buyer and internal quality standards before bulk release. Coordinate lab dips, shade approvals, strike-offs, and bulk approvals. Handle fabric testing, rejections, and corrective actions with vendors.

Merchandising & Coordination

Coordinate closely with

Production, Sampling, Quality, and Planning teams

. Support garment merchandisers with fabric-related inputs during costing and sampling stages. Maintain accurate fabric status reports, follow-up trackers, and inventory records.

Cost & Documentation

Control fabric costs and minimize wastage and reprocessing. Maintain all fabric-related documentation including POs, invoices, test reports, approvals, and GRNs.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong technical knowledge of

fabrics, dyeing, and printing processes

. Good understanding of garment production timelines. Excellent follow-up and vendor management skills. Strong communication and coordination abilities. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Qualification & Experience

Diploma / Graduate in Textile / Fashion / Garment Technology (preferred).

3-6 years of experience

as a Fabric Merchandiser in a garment manufacturing setup. Hands-on experience with fabric processing units and mills is mandatory.

Preferred Profile

Experience in export or domestic garment manufacturing. Familiar with buyer compliance and quality standards. Strong MS Excel and reporting skills.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person