Sourcing cum merchandiser

Brand: Babylish – Premium Boys’ Apparel Location: Mumbai (On-site) Experience Required: 4–6 years in kids wear sourcing & merchandising (boys wear preferred) About Babylish Babylish is an upcoming premium kid wear brand specializing in boys’ coord sets, T-shirts, denim, and occasion wear for ages 1–6 years. Our focus is on high-quality cotton, natural dye prints, and child-safe fabrics that combine comfort, durability, and style. We are looking for a Sourcing cum Merchandiser who can build our supply chain from the ground up, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely, high-quality deliveries. Key Responsibilities Sourcing Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable fabric suppliers, job workers, and accessory vendors for kids wear production. Negotiate best costings, payment terms, and lead times while ensuring child-safe fabric standards (azo-free dyes, skin-friendly processes). Continuously research new fabrics, trims, and trends in kids wear (1–6 years category). Build a strong vendor database for woven, knits, and value-added processes (printing, embroidery, washing). Merchandising Translate design concepts into tech packs, BOMs, and cost sheets for production. Manage sample development cycle—ensure samples are aligned to Babylish quality and timelines. Plan production orders, track T&A calendars, and ensure on-time delivery from suppliers/factories. Conduct quality checks at different stages (fabric inspection, inline, and final QC). Liaise with designers, vendors, and internal teams to bridge design–production–sales seamlessly. Market & Business Support Analyze competitors’ kids wear ranges (boys category), fabrics, and costing strategies. Provide regular feedback on pricing, sizing, and trends based on supplier inputs and market intelligence. Assist in building seasonal line-ups by suggesting fabrics, trims, and value additions that improve product appeal. Desired Candidate Profile Education: Degree/Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Textile Technology, or Garment Manufacturing (NIFT / Pearl / equivalent preferred). Experience: Minimum 4–6 years in sourcing and merchandising for kids wear (experience in boys’ category is a strong plus). Strong knowledge of cotton fabrics, knits, washes, natural dyes, and kids wear sizing (1–6 years). Proven track record of vendor negotiation, cost optimization, and timely execution . Excellent communication and coordination skills to handle multiple vendors and internal stakeholders. Hands-on approach with willingness to travel to vendor locations, mills, and job workers. What We Offer Opportunity to build and shape a new kids wear brand from the ground up. A culture that values quality, innovation, and long-term vendor partnerships . Competitive salary package with growth opportunities as the brand scales.   About the Founder Babylish is founded by Vivek Mehta , the entrepreneur behind Mom To Be – India’s leading maternity wear brand serving over 2.5 lakh mothers every year through top online marketplaces. With a decade of experience in building premium apparel brands and a proven track record of scaling supply chains, Vivek has mastered fabric sourcing, vendor management, and e-commerce growth . His philosophy is to work hands-on with suppliers and factories , eliminating middlemen, ensuring on-time payments, and building long-term partnerships based on trust. After successfully scaling Mom To Be to a 9-digit revenue brand, Vivek is now channeling the same expertise into Babylish , with the vision of becoming India’s most loved premium boys’ wear brand – focused on high-quality cotton fabrics, natural dyes, comfort-first designs, and modern styling for ages 1–7 years . Joining Babylish means working directly with the founder, being part of a fast-scaling brand from day one , and shaping its sourcing and merchandising backbone.