Merchandising Manager/ AGM

Company Description

At Mochiko, we are a leading sports footwear manufacturer in India, driven by the passion to "Step Up Together." With state-of-the-art facilities in Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Noida, we produce over 12 million pairs of sports and athleisure footwear annually. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and service has fueled our growth since our founding in 2008. We invest in sustainability and community engagement projects to uplift the quality of life and environment around us.

Location: Dehradun/Noida

Industry: Footwear Manufacturing

Role: Merchandising Manager

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Key Responsibilities

1. Buyer & Brand Coordination

·     Act as the primary point of contact with brand teams for all order-related communication.

·     Manage SO (Sales Order) creation, approvals, and updates.

·     Ensure smooth alignment between brand requirements and internal teams.

·     Manage approvals, and pre-production activities to meet deadlines

·     Follow order confirmation process and internal alignment on same.

1. Material Planning

·     Coordinate with purchase teams for timely material sourcing and inward planning.

·     Oversee sole production and inward flow with internal partners (e.g., Soltec, Fabsol) and external suppliers.

·     Material inward plan alignment with monthly financial plan

1. Production Planning & Tracking

·     Prepare and relay production plans for the next 120 days (reviewed every 15 days).

·     Level loading of seasonal orders according to mold/ machine & process capacity.

·     Work with the Production Planning team to align monthly line planning as per merchandising requirements.

·     Monitor daily production progress, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure on-time delivery.

1. Reporting & Analysis

·     Provide daily/weekly production reports, variance analysis, and corrective action plans.

·     Share updates on order status, delays, and solutions with management and buyers.

·     Track production KPIs and capacity utilization for continuous improvement.

·     PO management and completion data making and analysis.

·     Day to day issue resolution for smooth functioning of organization

1. Capacity & Team Management

·     Manage production capacity and optimize line allocation for multiple orders.

·     Coordinate cross-functionally with purchase, production, QA, and logistics teams.

·     Mentor junior merchandisers/coordinators for smooth execution of tasks.

Key Skills & Competencies

·     Strong knowledge of footwear manufacturing processes (cutting, stitching, lasting, finishing).

·     Expertise in sampling, costing, and production tracking.

·     Proficiency in MS Excel, ERP/PLM systems, and reporting tools.

·     Excellent communication & negotiation skills for buyer and supplier interaction.

·     Analytical mindset for production planning, capacity management, and issue resolution.

·     Knowledge of quality standards, compliance audits, and export documentation.

Qualification & Experience

·     Graduate/Postgraduate in Footwear Technology, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.

·     7–10 years' experience in merchandising, preferably in the footwear/leather manufacturing industry (OEM/ODM setup).

·     Proven track record of handling buyer communication, order execution, and production planning.