A fast-growing player in the Apparel & Fashion Manufacturing and Retail supply‑chain sector seeking operational merchandising support for seasonal collections, vendor coordination, and production delivery. This on-site role focuses on end-to-end apparel merchandising operations across sourcing, costing, and order execution for Indian manufacturing and retail channels.
Primary Job Title: Assistant Merchandiser - Apparel
Role & Responsibilities
- Support assortment and range planning for seasonal collections, preparing line sheets and size/colour allocations to meet commercial targets.
- Create and maintain accurate tech packs, specs, and sample trackers; coordinate fit sessions and sample approvals with design and QA teams.
- Manage purchase order lifecycle—raise POs, track confirmations, monitor production milestones, and ensure on‑time shipment readiness.
- Prepare garment costings and margin analyses; suggest cost‑efficient material or construction alternatives without compromising quality.
- Liaise with vendors and factories for order execution, production follow‑ups, and resolution of quality or delivery issues.
- Maintain merchandising data in PLM/ERP and generate status reports for buying and planning teams.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- Advanced Excel
- PLM systems
- ERP systems (SAP)
- Garment costing
- Tech pack development
- Purchase order tracking
Preferred
- Adobe Illustrator
- Merchandise planning tools (JDA/MRP)
- Vendor sourcing platforms
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology, Textile, Apparel Design, or Business-related field.
- 2+ years experience in apparel merchandising, buying support, or production coordination within manufacturing or retail.
- Familiarity with on-site factory follow-up, quality checks, and shipment documentation.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Hands-on, on-site role with direct exposure to end-to-end sourcing and production—ideal for candidates seeking operational growth.
- Collaborative merchandising team with clear paths to merchandiser and sourcing roles.
- Competitive compensation, professional development, and practical training on PLM/ERP workflows.
Skills: end to end merchandising activities,apparel,apparel merchandising,production coordination,sourcing,garment knowledge,order follow ups,buying house,buyer coordination,good communication skills,sampling,export house
