The Merchandising Manager will oversee the complete lifecycle of export orders--from buyer communication and product development to production follow-ups and shipment. The role requires strong coordination with buyers, production, sampling, fabric, trims, and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Buyer Management
Handle direct communication with international buyers for product queries, costing, approvals, and order updates.
Understand buyer requirements, technical details, and quality expectations.
Build and maintain strong buyer relationships.
Product Development & Sampling
Coordinate design briefs, fabric selection, trims, and raw materials for sampling.
Ensure timely development of proto samples, fit samples, PP samples, and size sets.
Follow up with sampling teams to maintain timelines.
Costing & Order Confirmation
Prepare accurate costing sheets including fabric, trims, processing, CM, testing, and logistics.
Negotiate prices with buyers and get approval for confirmed orders.
Analyze margins and ensure profitability.
Production Follow-ups
Create and monitor time & action (T&A) calendars.
Coordinate with production, quality, fabric, cutting, and finishing departments for continuous updates.
Track raw material status (fabric/trim approvals, inward, shortages).
Ensure on-time order execution as per buyer delivery window.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure all samples, fits, and bulk production meet buyer quality standards.
Facilitate buyer inspections and follow compliance requirements for export shipments.
Coordinate with QA for inline and final inspections.
Documentation & Shipment
Work closely with logistics and export documentation teams for packing lists, invoice creation, and shipping documents.
Ensure timely dispatch of shipments as per buyer schedule.
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of
garment manufacturing processes
(knits/woven).
Excellent communication with international buyers.
Strong T&A planning and follow-up skills.
Costing and negotiation expertise.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Excel, T&A trackers, and ERP systems.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Textile, Apparel Merchandising, or related field.
10-12 years
of experience in export merchandising.
Experience in bulk export is mandatory.
About US
At
Showroom B2B
, we are transforming how apparel retailers source their products by creating a seamless, technology-driven ecosystem. From connecting retailers in Tier II and III cities to simplifying large-scale operations for national chains, we make sourcing effortless, efficient, and reliable.
Our innovative approach combines
phygital experiences with an AI-powered supply chain platform
, ensuring that retailers of all sizes can focus on growth while we handle the complexities of sourcing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹1,100,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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