Merchandiser

Merchandiser – ThreadTribe (Buying House) Location: Bangalore Experience: 8+ years (mandatory) Compensation: Competitive Industry: Apparel / Fashion / Garment Manufacturing & Sourcing About ThreadTribe ThreadTribe, the garmenting arm of Sona Selection Private Limited, Bhilwara, partners with leading Indian and brands to deliver high-quality apparel with speed, precision, and reliability. With deep manufacturing expertise and a network of best-in-class vendors, we specialize in building agile, tech-enabled supply chains for core, seasonal, and fast-moving product categories. We are looking for an experienced Senior Merchandiser (8+ years) who can independently manage customer accounts and ensure seamless execution across vendors and factories. Role Overview The Senior Merchandiser will be the operational anchor between customers, factories, fabric mills, trim suppliers, and internal teams. The role requires strong communication, deep product knowledge, and an execution-first mindset. Precision, ownership, and speed are essential. Key Responsibilities 1. Customer Management Serve as the primary point of contact for all assigned buyers. Interpret tech packs, brand expectations, fits, and quality standards accurately. Ensure timely communication on sampling, costing, approvals, and production status. Manage order confirmations, T&A calendars, and ensure on-time execution. Coordinate proto, fit, SMS, PPS, and TOP submissions. Document customer comments clearly and pass them to vendors without gaps. 2. Vendor & Factory Management Collaborate with garment factories, fabric suppliers, and trim vendors to ensure seamless execution. Communicate customer expectations clearly and ensure factory teams understand requirements. Track WIP for fabric, trims, production, finishing, and packing with high accuracy. Create & validate BOMs, manage fabric bookings and trim indents. Conduct weekly production meetings and resolve execution bottlenecks. Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery. 3. Costing, Planning & Execution Excellence Prepare detailed costing sheets and negotiate rates with vendors wherever required. Plan production timelines and monitor critical path adherence. Manage POs, payments, fabric bookings, and vendor coordination. Handle order amendments, comments, and re-approvals seamlessly. Ensure zero information gaps between customer, factories, and internal teams. 4. Data, Documentation & Reporting Maintain all documentation: order sheets, BOMs, comments, approvals, T&A, and WIP trackers. Share accurate weekly MIS reports with management and customers. Track and report OTIF, fabric utilization, efficiency, and potential risks. Ensure documentation is audit-ready and compliant at all times. 5. Quality & Compliance Coordination Coordinate inline, midline, and final inspections with QA teams. Ensure factories are aligned with customer quality standards, product specifications, and compliance norms. Required Skills & Qualifications Must-Have Experience Minimum 8+ years in merchandising within a buying house, export house, or garment manufacturing environment. Experience handling multiple customers and multi-category / high-volume product ranges. Technical Skills Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and manufacturing processes. Ability to interpret tech packs, BOMs, size specs, and fit comments. Proficiency in Excel, costing models, T&A planning, and WIP management. Knowledge of fabric lead times, production flow, vendor capabilities, and MOQ structures. Soft Skills Excellent verbal and written communication. Consistent follow-up discipline and strong organizational ability. High ownership, accountability, and the ability to operate independently. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure. Ability to perform routine and mundane tasks repeatedly over long periods with discipline, consistency, and meticulous diligence. Detail-oriented and process-driven mindset. Who Should Apply Senior merchandisers managing end-to-end execution for apparel customers. Professionals comfortable with high accountability and fast-paced execution. Individuals aspiring to grow into sourcing leadership, category management, or supply chain roles. --- Why Join ThreadTribe? Work with leading domestic & international fashion brands. Exposure to both sourcing and manufacturing ecosystems. Best-in-class compensation. High-ownership role with a steep learning curve and entrepreneurial culture.