Job Description

Position Summary

The

Senior Merchandiser

is responsible for managing and driving the end-to-end merchandising process for export garment orders. This role bridges design, sourcing, production, quality, and logistics to ensure timely delivery of high-quality fashion products that meet buyer expectations while maximizing profitability. The Senior Merchandiser acts as a key point of contact with international buyers and cross-functional internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Order & Account Management

Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of export orders from

order confirmation to shipment

. Act as the primary

buyer contact

for order updates, clarifications, tech-packs, and commercial negotiations. Build strong relationships with existing and new international buyers.

2. Costing & Pricing

Prepare detailed

cost sheets

, margin analysis, and pricing models based on fabric, trims, labor, and logistics. Negotiate FOB/CNF/CIF prices with buyers to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

3. Production Planning & Follow-up

Coordinate with

fabric and trim vendors

to ensure timely availability of materials. Liaise with

in-house production / manufacturing units

and

sub-contractors

for sampling and bulk production. Track production status with clear

cut-plan and delivery schedules

.

4. Sample Development

Work closely with

Design and Product Development teams

to finalize pre-production samples (PPS, Fit, and Salesman samples) that meet buyer specifications. Ensure

tech-packs, size charts, and packaging details

are accurate and approved.

5. Quality Assurance & Compliance

Maintain quality checkpoints throughout production (inline and endline) to meet

buyer requirements

,

AQL standards

, and compliance norms. Coordinate

third-party inspections

(SGS/Intertek) when required.

6. Team Leadership & Coordination

Mentor and guide

junior merchandisers

and merchandising assistants. Collaborate with

design, QA, production, and finance teams

to ensure business goals are met.

7. Reporting & Analytics

Generate

weekly/monthly production and order status reports

, margin reports, and KPI dashboards for leadership. Analyze styles, buyers, and category performance to inform future sourcing and planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

in Textile/ Fashion Merchandising, Business, Apparel Manufacturing, or related field.

8+ years of experience

in apparel exporting, garment merchandising, or production planning (preferably in export houses). Strong understanding of

fabric/trims sourcing, costing, and garment production process

. Excellent

communication & negotiation skills

with international buyers. Proficient in

MS Excel, PLM/MRP systems

, and basic export documentation. Good problem-solving skills and ability to work in a

fast-paced export environment

.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person