Fabric Merchandiser

We are looking for a skilled Fabric Merchandiser with strong knowledge of knit fabrics to manage the complete merchandising cyclefrom sourcing to deliverywhile ensuring quality, timelines, and customer satisfaction.

Identify and source suitable knit fabrics as per buyer requirements.

Coordinate with mills, suppliers, and vendors for fabric development.

Evaluate fabric quality, GSM, composition, color fastness, shrinkage, hand feel, and other parameters.

Handle buyer inquiries, costing, and order confirmations.

Prepare T&A (Time & Action Plan) to ensure timely execution of orders.

Follow up with suppliers and production teams to maintain delivery schedules.

Coordinate with international brands and buyers for requirements, approvals, and updates.

Maintain strong internal communication with production, QA, planning, and logistics teams.

Liaise with mills, knitting units, dyeing/printing units, and vendors for smooth order execution.

Manage daily updates on order status, samples, testing, and approvals.

Oversee lab dips, strike-offs, samples, and bulk approvals.

Inspect fabric at various stagesgreige, knitting, processing, and finished stages.

Ensure all quality standards are met before dispatch.

Coordinate with the QA team for testing and compliance.

Maintain all merchandising documents such as POs, specs, approvals, and shipment details.

Prepare weekly reports on order status, dispatches, and pending actions.

Strong knowledge of knit fabrics and knitting processes

Fabric sourcing & vendor management

Costing and negotiation

T&A management

Sampling and approvals

Problem-solving and coordination

Excellent communication skills

Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology, or related field.

34 years of experience as a Fabric Merchandiser, with knit fabric knowledge and experience preferably

Hands-on experience and technical understanding of knit fabric types, knitting machines, processing techniques, and textile production.

Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/CRM tools.