Textile Merchandiser – European & US Buyers

Position: Home Textile Merchandiser – European & US Buyers
Job Title:

Urgent Hiring – Looking for candidates who can join immediately !!

Home Textile Merchandiser – European & US Buyers
Experience

Required:

10–15 Years

Location:

Karur, Tamil Nadu
Job Type:
Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven  Home Textile Merchandiser  to manage and execute the end-to-end development process for  home textile  and  soft furnishing products  for  European and US markets . The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of  product compliance ,  costing ,  buyer communication , and  negotiation , with a proven ability to handle multiple buyer accounts efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Home Textile & Merchandising
Act as the key interface between design, sourcing, production, and the buyer throughout the  Home Textile lifecycle .
Translate buyer tech packs and design concepts into viable products by working closely with the sampling team and vendors.
Maintain Home Textile trackers, T&A calendars, and sample logs for buyer submissions.
Manage approvals of fit samples, gold seals, and PP samples with timely communication to buyers.
Costing & Pricing
Prepare detailed  cost sheets  considering fabric consumption, trims, labor, overheads, and logistics.
Engage in  pricing negotiations  with buyers and vendors to achieve target margins while maintaining quality.
Provide cost breakdowns and alternate options to meet buyer’s budget expectations.

Compliance & Certifications
Ensure  product compliance  with European (e.g., REACH) and US (e.g., CPSC, Prop 65) regulations, including chemical and physical testing.
Coordinate with testing labs and vendors to conduct required tests and submit reports for buyer approval.
Ensure  social, ethical, and technical compliance  of vendors as per buyer guidelines (e.g., BSCI, Sedex, Oeko-Tex, GOTS).
Maintain documentation of  compliance certificates, audit reports, and sustainability credentials .
Vendor & Buyer Communication
Serve as a point of contact for buyer communication regarding sampling, costing, T&A, and compliance matters.
Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely development and approvals.
Support buyer visits, audits, and virtual meetings by preparing samples, documentation, and vendor presentations.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in  Textiles, Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Design , or related field.
8–15 years  of experience in  home textiles or apparel merchandising  for  export houses or buying offices  handling European & US buyers.
Strong understanding of  product development, trims, packaging, labeling , and  raw material sourcing .
Hands-on experience with  costing, price negotiations , and  vendor development .
Sound knowledge of  compliance standards and buyer-specific protocols  (e.g., Responsible Sourcing, sustainability requirements).
Proficiency in  Excel, PLM systems , and general product management tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Experience:

Exposure to major buyers like European & US.
Familiarity with  sustainability reporting and traceability tools  such as HIGG Index or ZDHC.
Salary won't be a constraint for the right candidate!
Reporting To:
Head – Home Textile / R&D
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