Merchandiser

Merchandiser Roles & Responsibilities

1. Buyer & Order Coordination

• Communicate with buyers regarding styles, orders, comments, approvals and requirements.
• Understand buyer tech packs, specifications, measurement charts and quality standards.
• Coordinate buyer queries and ensure timely responses.

2. Product Development

• Coordinate with the Design, Sampling, Pattern and Production teams for new styles.
• Follow up on samples, fit samples, size sets and pre-production samples.
• Ensure all buyer comments are incorporated before production.

3. Production & TNA Management

• Prepare and monitor TNA (Time & Action) calendars.
• Follow up on fabric, trims, sampling, cutting, stitching, finishing and packing.
• Ensure orders are completed as per delivery timelines.
• Identify delays and coordinate corrective actions.

4. Fabric & Trims Coordination

• Coordinate with Fabric and Trims teams for material requirements.
• Check fabric/trims availability against order requirements.
• Follow up on lab dips, fabric approvals, trims approvals and accessories.

5. Costing & Order Follow-up

• Prepare garment costing based on fabric, trims, CMT, washing, embroidery/printing and other costs.
• Coordinate with sourcing and production teams to achieve target costing.
• Maintain order sheets and update order status regularly.

6. Quality & Compliance

• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure buyer quality requirements are followed.
• Monitor quality issues during sampling and production.
• Ensure buyer-specific compliance and documentation requirements are completed.

7. Internal Coordination

• Work closely with Design, Fabric, Trims, Sampling, Production, QA, Stores and Shipping teams.
• Conduct regular follow-ups and production meetings.
• Maintain proper records of approvals, comments and order documents.

8. Shipment Management

• Monitor production status and shipment schedules.
• Coordinate with the commercial/shipping team for timely dispatch.
• Ensure shipment documents and packing requirements are completed.

Key Skills – NIIFT/NIFT Merchandiser

• Strong garment construction and fashion knowledge
• Good understanding of fabric, trims, garments and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of tech packs, measurements, costing and TNA
• Strong buyer communication skills
• Good English communication and email drafting
• MS Excel and ERP knowledge
• Problem-solving and follow-up skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Knowledge of fashion trends and garment development
• NIIFT/NIFT background preferred

Key KPI: On-time order delivery, sample approval, TNA adherence, costing accuracy, buyer satisfaction, production follow-up and reduction of order delays.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile