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 MomToBe – 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 MomToBe 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.