Senior Merchandiser (Sweater)

• 8 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Sweater Industry

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Professional qualifications or training in Apparel Merchandising will be considered an added advantage.

• 8 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Sweater Industry

• Age 30 to 50 years

• Strong experience in product development, material sourcing, costing, production tracking and order execution.

• Experience handling American and European retailers and brands.

• Strong knowledge of Sweater garment engineering and production processes.

• Good knowledge of yarns and a strong supplier network for yarn, print, embroidery and trims.

• Ability to independently handle buyers under pressure.

• Understanding of merchandising operations, procedures and core business aspects.

• Lead seasonal sweater product development, from customer brief and design direction to final product execution.

• Develop new styles and collections based on customer requirements, market trends, yarn qualities, colours, specifications, and commercial opportunities.

• Manage the end-to-end sampling and approval process, including Proto, Fit, SMS, PP and Size Set samples, in coordination with customers, factories, Technical and Quality teams.

• Source and manage yarn, trims, accessories and other materials, ensuring approved quality, specifications, competitive pricing and timely availability.

• Prepare, review and negotiate costing and commercial proposals, considering material costs, factory costs, MOQ, production requirements, customer targets and company margins.

• Lead factory selection, capacity planning and seasonal allocation based on factory capability, capacity, technical expertise, quality performance and delivery capability.

• Manage order confirmation and production planning, including PO review, sales contracts, factory order placement, system updates and TNA.

• Ensure pre-production readiness by completing all customer approvals, testing, samples, production files and technical requirements before bulk production.

• Monitor production progress, WIP, TNA and delivery status, conducting regular factory follow-ups and taking corrective actions to minimize quality, capacity and delivery risks.

• Coordinate lab dips, material testing, knitting, dyeing, finishing and other development activities to ensure timely approval and material availability.

• Monitor quality and compliance throughout production, including material inspection, line set-up, inline, midline, pre-final and final inspections.

• Coordinate with factories and Quality teams to ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards and required quantities.

• Manage shipment and commercial closure, including forwarder booking, vessel schedules, Ex-Factory timelines, shipment approvals and required documentation.

• Maintain effective communication with customers, suppliers, factories and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth order execution.

• Conduct regular factory visits and market reviews to identify production issues, market trends and opportunities for process improvement.

• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, ethical business practices and company standards throughout the merchandising and order execution process.