Minimum 3 years in Merchandising / Vendor Management (Domestic Vendors)
Salary:
?30,000 - ?35,000 per month + Performance-based Incentives
Location:
Sholinganallur - Chennai
Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented
Merchandiser
to manage the complete product cycle of our baby clothing range. The candidate will be responsible for handling suppliers from
design tech pack stage
to
final delivery at warehouse
, ensuring
competitive pricing, on-time deliveries, and adherence to quality standards
.
Key Responsibilities
Vendor Management
Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with domestic vendors for woven & knit baby products.
Negotiate best pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
Product Development
Work closely with designers to translate tech packs into production-ready samples.
Coordinate sample development, approvals, and fit checks.
Production & Quality Control
Ensure bulk production follows approved samples and quality parameters.
Monitor production timelines, resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery.
Conduct quality checks during production and before dispatch.
Costing & Pricing
Prepare cost sheets and ensure product pricing is within target margins.
Negotiate competitive vendor quotations while maintaining quality.
Logistics & Delivery
Track order status with vendors and ensure timely dispatch to warehouse.
Coordinate with internal warehouse team for smooth receiving and stock update.
Reporting & Coordination
Maintain accurate records of vendor communications, order status, and costing.
Share weekly updates with management on order progress, delays, and risks.
Key Requirements
Minimum
3 years of experience
as a Merchandiser in apparel (preferably kidswear/babywear).
Strong knowledge of
woven & knit fabrics
and baby product manufacturing.
Good understanding of
tech packs, sampling, costing, and quality standards
.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Ability to work under tight deadlines with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary:
?30,000 - ?35,000 per month
(based on experience).
Performance-based incentives
tied to cost savings, timely deliveries, and quality compliance.
Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling baby apparel brand.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Cell phone reimbursement
Paid sick time
Work Location: In person
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