Senior Merchandiser - Apparel VIP clothing ltd
VIP clothing ltd
Office Location
Full Time
Experience: 4 - 4 years required
Pay:
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Type: Full Time
Location: Erode
Skills: Product Development, Range Planning, Fabric Selection, Trims, Sampling, Costing, Quality Control, Market Analysis, Vendor Management, Knit Apparel, Woven Apparel, Time Action Management, Manufacturing Partners, Sourcing Efficiencies, Documentation Management
About VIP Clothing Ltd
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Merchandiser Apparel (Knits & Wovens) Department: Merchandising Location: Thingalur Reporting To: Product Development (HO) / GM production (Factory) Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Merchandiser to manage the development and execution of knit and woven apparel collections within the mass-market segment. The ideal candidate will have product development skills, a sharp eye for product detailing, and the ability to drive timelines and deliverables across teams. Key Responsibilities: Manage & coordinate product lifecycle from tech pack validation / development to final delivery, specifically in knits and woven categories. Collaborate closely with the design, sampling, production quality and sourcing teams for range planning, fabric selection, trims, and sampling. Manage and monitor Time & Action (T&A) calendars to ensure on-time development with records in place. Costing to achieve optimum margins and production feasibility while ensuring parameters of quality. Analyse market trends to recommend observations, or design tweaks. Explore relationships with vendors and identify scalable, reliable manufacturing partners. Ensure alignment with production, quality control, and logistics teams for seamless operations as and when required. Drive continuous improvement in sourcing efficiencies. Maintain documentation and data accuracy including PO, BOM, TNA reports, and order trackers with HO based team . Educational Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Production, Textile Design, or related field. Key Requirements: 4-6 years of hands-on experience in knit and woven merchandising, preferably in the mass apparel segment. In-depth knowledge of fabric construction, trims, garment finishes. Understanding of cost engineering. Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors . Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under tight timelines in high-pressure environments Nice to Have: Experience with mass-market segment , private labels, or production houses. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Internet reimbursement Leave encashment Life insurance Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Yearly bonus Work Location: In person,