Jaipur - Senior Merchandiser – Women’s Wear

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

We are a government-recognized women's western wear manufacturer based in Jaipur, Rajasthan in light woven, supplying to international and domestic buyers. We are a growth‑oriented apparel manufacturer looking for a Senior Merchandiser - to manage end‑to‑end orders for international buyers – from design interpretation and sample development to costing, production follow‑up, logistics and final shipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead sample development from tech pack / design brief: interpret buyer specs, suggest suitable fabrics, trims and construction, and coordinate proto / fit / PPS samples with sampling and technical teams.
Prepare detailed costings, covering fabric, trims, processing, CM, overheads, logistics and margin, and support management in price negotiations with buyers and suppliers.
Manage order execution end‑to‑end, from PO receipt to on‑time shipment, including T&A planning, critical path tracking and proactive risk management.
Coordinate closely with fabric mills, printers, dyeing and washing units, and accessory suppliers for booking, approvals and on‑time in‑house of all materials.
Drive all buyer approvals: fabrics, lab dips, strike‑offs, trims, fits, size sets, PP samples and TOP samples, ensuring alignment with tech packs and testing requirements.
Liaise daily with production, planning and quality teams to monitor line status, resolve issues, and ensure quality and delivery as per buyer standards.
Work on margin analysis for each order, track cost overrun/ savings and provide inputs to management for continuous cost optimization.
Maintain accurate merchandising data and documentation (T&A, order trackers, costing sheets, approvals, test reports, shipment docs) in the company ERP and Excel.
Build and sustain strong professional relationships with buyers / buying houses through clear, timely communication and solution‑oriented follow‑up.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical qualification in Textiles / Fashion / Apparel Production / Garment Technology (B.Des,

B.Tech,

B.Sc, Diploma or equivalent) is mandatory.
10–15 years of relevant experience in apparel merchandising (export / domestic), with hands‑on exposure to women’s or kids wear categories.
Strong fabric and garment construction knowledge – woven/knits, washes, prints, value additions and processing costs.
Proven expertise in costing, including yarn/fabric cost drivers, processing rates, CM, overheads, logistics and margin structuring.
Solid understanding of production processes, quality parameters, AQL, and basic textile testing requirements.
Experience working on ERP / PLM / merchandising systems, along with advanced Excel skills for T&A, costing and order tracking.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; confident in handling direct buyer communication and negotiations.
Highly self‑driven, organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple styles, seasons and buyers at the same time.