Fabric Merchandiser

We are looking for a skilled Fabric Merchandiser with strong knowledge of knit fabrics to manage the complete merchandising cycle—from sourcing to delivery—while ensuring quality, timelines, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fabric Sourcing & Development·      

• Identify and source suitable knit fabrics as per buyer requirements.
• Coordinate with mills, suppliers, and vendors for fabric development.
• Evaluate fabric quality, GSM, composition, color fastness, shrinkage, hand feel, and other parameters.

2. Order Management·      

• Handle buyer inquiries, costing, and order confirmations.
• Prepare T&A (Time & Action Plan) to ensure timely execution of orders.
• Follow up with suppliers and production teams to maintain delivery schedules.

3. Communication & Coordination    

• Coordinate with international brands and buyers for requirements, approvals, and updates.
• Maintain strong internal communication with production, QA, planning, and logistics teams.
• Liaise with mills, knitting units, dyeing/printing units, and vendors for smooth order execution.
• Manage daily updates on order status, samples, testing, and approvals.
• Oversee lab dips, strike-offs, samples, and bulk approvals.

4. Quality Assurance      

• Inspect fabric at various stages—greige, knitting, processing, and finished stages.
• Ensure all quality standards are met before dispatch.
• Coordinate with the QA team for testing and compliance.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain all merchandising documents such as POs, specs, approvals, and shipment details.
• Prepare weekly reports on order status, dispatches, and pending actions.

Key Skills   

• Strong knowledge of knit fabrics and knitting processes
• Fabric sourcing & vendor management
• Costing and negotiation
• T&A management
• Sampling and approvals
• Problem-solving and coordination
• Excellent communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology, or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience as a Fabric Merchandiser, with knit fabric knowledge and experience preferably
• Hands-on experience and technical understanding of knit fabric types, knitting machines, processing techniques, and textile production.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/CRM tools.