Job Title: Merchandising Manager - Soft Plush Manufacturing
Location: Greater Noida (Work From Office)
Salary: Up to ₹11 - ₹12 LPA
Experience Required: 8 - 10 Years
Key Responsibilities
- Product Development & Buyer Management: Interpret buyer briefs, artwork, and specs to coordinate sample development. Serve as the primary contact for buyer inquiries, product costing, negotiations, and relationship management. PDF+ 1
- Costing & Pricing: Create detailed product costings (covering fabrics, faux fur, filling, trims, labour, and overheads) while optimising margins without sacrificing quality. PDF
- Order & Production Execution: Build and monitor Time & Action (T&A) plans, clear production bottlenecks, and ensure sample and production milestone approvals. PDF
- Sourcing & Vendor Relations: Source specialised fabrics, fillings, and accessories; negotiate prices and lead times with suppliers. PDF
- Quality & Safety Compliance: Ensure products meet international toy safety standards (e.g., EN71, ASTM) and coordinate inline, final, and third-party QA inspections. PDF
- Logistics & Documentation: Oversee export documentation (PI, PO, invoices, packing lists) and coordinate with logistics for on-time delivery tracking. PDF
Key Skills & Competencies
- Domain Expertise: Soft toys/plush manufacturing, home textiles, or gifting industry experience. PDF
- Technical Proficiency: Product costing, Time & Action (T&A) management, export/import documentation, Advanced MS Excel, and ERP systems. PDF
- Safety & Quality Standards: Familiarity with international safety frameworks such as EN71 and ASTM. PDF
- Core Strengths: Negotiation, vendor management, analytical problem-solving, and cross-team leadership under tight deadlines. PDF
Main Pointers / Candidate Profile
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Textile, Fashion, Merchandising, or a related field. PDF
- Experience: 8–10 years of merchandising experience, with direct exposure to plush toys or soft goods manufacturing. PDF
- Work Mode: Full-time, in-office role based in Greater Noida. PDF
Pay: ₹1,100,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Fashion, Merchandising, or related fields?
- Do you know international toy safety standards (EN71, ASTM, etc.)?
Education:
Experience:
- Merchandising in soft toys, plush products: 8 years (Required)
- home textiles and similar manufacturing industries: 8 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
