Job Description

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟯-𝟱 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 3+ yrs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Production Merchandiser to manage and coordinate the end-to-end production process for garment orders, ensuring products are manufactured and finished according to approved specifications, quality standards, timelines, and commercial requirements.

The role will act as a key link between design, sourcing, production, quality, vendors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of garment production, garment finishing, quality control, production planning, and vendor coordination, with the ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines effectively.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end production merchandising process from order confirmation through final dispatch.
• Coordinate with factories, vendors, suppliers, production teams, quality teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain production plans, order details, timelines, specifications, and delivery schedules.
• Follow up regularly with manufacturing units to monitor production progress and ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate sampling, approvals, production quantities, materials, trims, accessories, and other production requirements.
• Ensure production is carried out according to approved samples, specifications, measurements, quality standards, and buyer requirements.
• Closely monitor garment finishing processes, including pressing, thread trimming, stain removal, washing, ironing, folding, tagging, labelling, and final presentation as applicable.
• Conduct or coordinate inspections at different stages of production and finishing.
• Identify quality issues, production delays, material shortages, and other potential risks and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure finished garments meet required standards for appearance, fit, construction, finishing, packaging, and presentation.
• Coordinate with quality teams to resolve defects and ensure corrective actions are implemented before dispatch.
• Track production milestones and maintain accurate records of order status and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate final inspections, packing, documentation, and dispatch activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with factories and production vendors.
• Negotiate and coordinate production requirements, timelines, and corrective actions with vendors when required.
• Escalate critical production, quality, or delivery issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain production reports, vendor records, order trackers, and other merchandising documentation.
• Monitor multiple production orders simultaneously and ensure priorities are managed effectively.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production efficiency, quality, finishing standards, and delivery performance.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3+ years of experience as a Production Merchandiser or in a similar garment production and merchandising role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of garment production and manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in Production Merchandising, including order tracking, production planning, vendor coordination, and delivery management.
• Strong understanding of Garment Finishing processes and quality expectations.
• Good knowledge of fabric, trims, accessories, garment construction, measurements, and production specifications.
• Experience coordinating with garment factories, vendors, suppliers, and production teams.
• Strong understanding of sampling, approvals, production follow-up, quality inspection, finishing, packing, and dispatch processes.
• Ability to identify garment defects and coordinate effective corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding garment appearance, finishing quality, measurements, and specifications.
• Excellent follow-up and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple production orders simultaneously.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities with a focus on meeting delivery deadlines.
• Good communication and negotiation skills when working with factories and external vendors.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify production risks and bottlenecks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and production/merchandising tracking tools is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with design, sourcing, quality, production, and commercial teams.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and commitment to maintaining high standards of garment quality and finishing.