Duties
& Responsibilities:
· Manage day-to-day communication
and correspondence with buyers, providing regular updates on order status,
sampling, production, and delivery schedules.
· Review buyer order sheets thoroughly upon
receipt and coordinate with buyers to clarify and resolve any discrepancies or missing
information.
· Coordinate the complete
sampling and product development process, ensuring samples are developed as per
buyer requirements and dispatched within the agreed timelines.
· Inspect and verify
samples for measurements, specifications, workmanship, fabric, trims, and other
buyer requirements before submission/dispatch.
· Handle and resolve
buyer queries and concerns related to new developments, ensuring timely
communication and follow-up with the concerned teams.
· Prepare, update, and
monitor TNA calendars to ensure all activities are completed
within the planned timelines.
· Prepare and update
product costing in
line with buyer requirements and approved specifications.
· Coordinate with fabric
and trims teams/vendors for timely ordering and procurement of materials
required for production.
· Ensure fabric, trims,
and accessories are booked and available as per order requirements and
production schedules.
· Prepare and issue
complete production files to the factory within the stipulated
timeline, ensuring all necessary information and approvals are included.
· Attend pre-production
meetings and provide necessary clarifications and approvals related to
fabrics, trims, accessories, construction, measurements, and buyer
specifications.
· Coordinate closely with
factory teams on production planning and follow up on production progress to
ensure orders are completed and delivered within the committed timelines.
· Coordinate with the EXIM
department and provide all
required shipment/order-related documents within the specified timelines.
· Monitor order execution
closely and proactively identify potential delays or issues, coordinating with
relevant departments to ensure timely resolution.
· Guide, supervise, and train
junior merchandising staff to ensure effective execution of their
responsibilities.
· Maintain effective
coordination between buyers, design, sourcing, production, quality, factory,
and other internal teams to ensure smooth order execution from development
through shipment.
Requirements
Key Skills Required:
· Strong buyer
communication and coordination skills
· Sound understanding of
fabrics, trims, accessories, and garment construction
· Strong TNA and order
follow-up skills Costing and commercial awareness
· Good planning,
problem-solving, and negotiation skills
· Ability to manage
multiple styles/orders simultaneously
· Strong attention to detail
and commitment to timelines
· Team handling and
mentoring skills
· Good communication and
interpersonal skills