Location: Tirupur
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Merchandising Manager to drive end-to-end merchandising execution for key customers and categories within the knitwear ecosystem.
This role is ideal for someone who has spent several years as a Merchandising Manager (MM) or has had early exposure to a DMM role, and is looking to take on higher ownership across costing, sourcing, and delivery.
The focus is on strong execution, commercial understanding, and factory coordination.
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Merchandising Execution
- Own the complete lifecycle from costing → sampling → production → shipment
- Ensure adherence to buyer requirements, timelines, and quality standards
2. Costing & Commercials
- Prepare and negotiate cost sheets with factories and internal teams
- Ensure alignment with target margins and pricing expectations
- Identify style-level cost optimisation opportunities
3. Supplier & Factory Management
- Work closely with Tirupur-based factories (knitwear)
- Manage capacity planning, production tracking, and issue resolution
- Build strong working relationships with key vendors
4. Sampling & Product Development
- Drive proto, fit, and PP sample approvals
- Coordinate on fabric, trims, and construction details with relevant teams
5. Production Tracking & Delivery
- Monitor critical path (T&A) and ensure on-time shipment (OTIF)
- Proactively manage risks related to delays, quality issues, and rejections
6. Buyer Coordination
- Act as the day-to-day interface for buyers
- Ensure timely communication on approvals, status updates, and escalations
7. Team Support
- Guide and mentor Merchandisers / Assistant Merchandisers
- Support senior leadership (DMM/BUH) in business reviews and reporting
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 15–20 years of experience in apparel merchandising
- Strong exposure to Tirupur knitwear ecosystem
- Experience handling EU/US buyers (value or mid-market preferred)
- Solid understanding of costing, sampling, and production workflows
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and strong in execution discipline
