Fabric Merchandiser
3 days ago
Fabric Merchant (PD)
A Fabric Merchant (Product Development) plays a crucial role in the apparel and textile industry by managing the process of creating new fabrics from concept to production. They act as a central point of contact between designers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective development of new materials. Responsibilities
- Concept and design collaboration: Work with the design team to understand creative direction and translate concepts into viable fabrics.
- Sourcing and procurement: Research and source a wide range of fabrics and raw materials based on design specifications, market trends, and quality standards. Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and vendors.
- Sampling and prototyping: Manage the entire sampling process, including developing sample fabrics, overseeing lab dips (color samples), and approving final prototypes.
- Costing and negotiation: Analyze costs and negotiate with suppliers to ensure fabric is sourced at a competitive price while meeting target margins.
- Quality assurance: Oversee quality control checks on incoming fabrics and samples, ensuring they meet specified standards for durability, colorfastness, and other performance metrics.
- Timeline and project management: Create and manage development timelines, known as a Time and Action (T&A) calendar, to ensure all product development milestones and final delivery dates are met.
- Trend analysis: Stay informed about the latest textile innovations, sustainable materials, and market trends to forecast future fabric needs and drive product innovation.
- Communication and coordination: Serve as the main liaison between internal departments (design, production, sales) and external partners (suppliers, manufacturers) to ensure a smooth workflow.
Required skills and qualifications
- Education: A bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, Textile Design, or a related field is typically required.
- Experience: Most positions require several years of relevant experience in the apparel or textile industry, preferably within a buying or export house.
- Fabric knowledge: In-depth technical knowledge of textiles, including fiber types, weaving, knitting, dyeing, and finishing processes.
- Technical proficiency: Experience with product development systems (e.g., PLM) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Soft skills:
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing and terms with suppliers.
- Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to production delays, quality problems, or cost challenges.
- Organization: Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Adaptability: The capacity to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment and respond to evolving market demands.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹30, ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Fabric merchant: 4 years (Required)
- Textile tecnology: 4 years (Required)
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