Garment Merchandiser

A Garment Merchandiser serves as the critical link between buyers and production teams. They oversee the entire lifecycle of an apparel order-from initial product development, costing, and material sourcing to factory scheduling, quality assurance, and final shipment delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for international or domestic clients. Clarify order specifications (design, quantities, pricing) and maintain detailed internal order sheets. Coordinate sample development (proto, pre-production, and size sets) and secure buyer approvals for fabric, colors, lab dips, and trims.
• Negotiate costs with vendors, source raw materials (fabrics, accessories), and raise purchase orders (POs) while staying within the allocated budget.
• Create and strictly manage the Time and Action (TNA) calendar to ensure all production stages happen on schedule. Proactively solve supply chain delays.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) team for inline and final inspections. Oversee export documentation, packaging, and coordinate with freight forwarders to ensure on-time delivery.

Core Competencies

• Ability to negotiate competitive prices with suppliers without compromising the buyer's quality standards.
• Strong understanding of fabric types, garment construction, printing/embroidery techniques, and apparel manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in managing multiple active orders concurrently, often under tight seasonal deadlines.