Job Description
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Export Merchandiser acts as the vital bridge between international buyers and manufacturing units, managing the entire order process from initial inquiry to final shipment. Key responsibilities include product development, sampling, cost negotiation, production planning, quality control, and ensuring timely delivery. They manage the Time and Action (TNA) calendar and documentation.
ScribdScribd +5Key Responsibilities & Duties:Order Management & Communication: Serving as the main contact for international buyers, handling all correspondence regarding orders.Sampling & Product Development: Developing new samples, getting buyer approval on materials, lab dips, and prototypes before production begins.Costing & Negotiation: Calculating garment costs (fabric, accessories, labor, overheads) and negotiating prices with buyers to secure orders.Production Planning (TNA): Creating a Time and Action (TNA) calendar to track, follow up, and ensure all stages—raw material sourcing, cutting, sewing, and finishing—stay on schedule.Quality Control & Inspections: Coordinating with internal QC teams and external 3rd party agents for initial, mid, and final inspections to meet buyer standards.Documentation & Logistics: Coordinating with shipping departments for timely shipments and preparing necessary export documents (Invoices, Packing Lists). ScribdScribd +8Required Skills and Qualifications:Knowledge: Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction, manufacturing processes, and export regulations.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for international client communication.Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems.Education/Experience: Usually a degree in Fashion Technology/Apparel Design with prior experience in an export house. ScribdScribd +4Typical Daily Activities:Checking emails for buyer feedback, providing updates, visiting sampling or production units, and reviewing QC reports.Updating top management on the status of ongoing orders and potential production bottlenecks.
