Merchandising Intern

About EcoRightEcoRight is a purpose-driven, award-winning lifestyle brand founded by IIM Calcutta alumni. We create sustainable, design-led products that are fun, functional, and fashion-forward. As a house of conscious brands, we aim to make sustainability accessible to everyone through ethical production and quirky design.Role SummaryWe’re looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Sourcing Merchandising Intern to join our team. You’ll be the link between design, production, and sales – turning great ideas into commercially viable, planet-friendly products. This role also includes identifying and onboarding new vendors across different geographies to support scalability and diversification in our sourcing base.Key Responsibilities- Range Planning: Work with the design team to structure seasonal collections based on consumer insights, brand direction, and global trends. - Product Development: Manage the development cycle from concept to production, ensuring timelines, cost efficiency, and quality benchmarks are met. - Vendor Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and onboard new manufacturing partners across geographies to expand production capacity, capabilities, and resilience. - Vendor Management: Coordinate with existing and new vendors to ensure ethical production, timely deliveries, and quality control. - Trend Research: Stay updated on global fashion, sustainability, and lifestyle trends to help shape relevant, high-impact collections. - Costing & Pricing: Work closely with suppliers to negotiate costs and maintain healthy margins while staying aligned with our sustainability values. - Inventory & Sell-Through: Track product performance, suggest replenishments or markdowns, and work with the team on demand forecasting. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with design, sourcing, and marketing teams to ensure smooth collection launches and compelling product storytelling.What We’re Looking For- 0-1 years of experience in merchandising or sourcing, preferably in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle brands - Strong knowledge of fabrics, materials, costing, and vendor management - Experience in sourcing vendors across India and/or international geographies - Familiarity with sustainable production processes is a strong advantage - Strong negotiation, communication, and coordination skills - Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment - A genuine interest in sustainability and conscious consumerismWhy Join Us?- Be part of a fast-growing, mission-led brand changing how people shop - Work on meaningful products that are both stylish and sustainable - Collaborate with a young, creative, and high-energy team where your ideas have real impact