Key Responsibilities
1. Private Label & Category Management
· Develop and manage private-label apparel categories such as shirts, trousers, and bottom wear.
· Understand customer requirements and convert them into commercially viable products.
· Identify new product and category opportunities based on market trends and customer demand.
· Manage the complete product lifecycle from concept to final delivery.
2. Production & Product Development
· Coordinate with production teams for product development and bulk manufacturing.
· Have strong understanding of garment production processes, fabrics, trims, stitching, finishing, and quality requirements.
· Coordinate with factories and production teams to ensure timely production and delivery.
· Monitor production timelines and resolve production-related issues.
3. Merchandising & Sourcing
· Coordinate with merchandising teams for sampling, product development, approvals, and production.
· Source suitable fabrics, trims, accessories, and other materials.
· Manage sample development and customer approvals.
· Ensure products are developed according to customer specifications and target costing.
4. Costing & Commercial Management
· Prepare and evaluate garment/product costing including fabric, trims, processing, stitching, finishing, packaging, logistics, and other costs.
· Understand target costing and maintain desired gross margins.
· Negotiate with suppliers and production teams to achieve competitive costs.
· Analyze product profitability and recommend appropriate pricing.
5. Sales & Business Development
· Develop and maintain relationships with brands, retailers, wholesalers, and private-label customers.
· Identify new business opportunities and generate private-label orders.
· Prepare commercial proposals and negotiate pricing, quantities, margins, and delivery timelines.
· Coordinate with customers from enquiry to order closure and final delivery.
· Achieve category-wise sales and profitability targets.
6. Market & Competitor Analysis
· Track apparel market trends, customer preferences, pricing, and competitor products.
· Identify opportunities for new styles, fabrics, categories, and price points.
· Provide inputs to management regarding product and category strategy.
7. Cross-Functional Coordination
· Work closely with Production, Merchandising, Design, Purchase, Quality, Finance, Logistics, and Sales teams.
· Ensure smooth coordination between customer requirements and internal teams.
· Monitor order status, costing, production, quality, and delivery.
Qualification
· Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textile, Apparel, Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field.
· MBA in Marketing / Business Management will be an added advantage.
Required Skills
· Strong knowledge of apparel and garment manufacturing.
· Excellent understanding of garment costing and margins.
· Good knowledge of fabrics, trims, production processes, and quality standards.
· Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
· Good customer relationship and business development skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Excellent communication and coordination skills.
· Good knowledge of MS Excel and reporting.
· Ability to manage multiple categories and customers simultaneously.
Interested candidates can share their updated CV on WhatsApp.
Send CV: [email protected]
HR: 7019445503
Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
