Location: Noida
Experience: 7–12 Years
Industry: D2C / Fashion / Apparel
About the Role
We are looking for a commercially driven Senior Manager – Merchandising & Sourcing to lead product merchandising, sourcing and vendor development for our growing D2C clothing brand.
The candidate will be responsible for taking products from market requirement and concept to sourcing, costing, sampling, production and final delivery, while ensuring the right quality, margins and timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop product ranges based on market trends, customer insights, sales data and brand positioning.
- Lead end-to-end merchandising, sourcing and product development.
- Build and manage a strong network of apparel manufacturers, fabric suppliers and vendors.
- Identify new vendors and manufacturing capabilities to support business expansion.
- Negotiate costs, MOQs, margins, lead times, payment terms and commercial agreements.
- Drive product costing and ensure products meet targeted gross margins.
- Coordinate with design, production, quality and business teams from sampling to bulk production.
- Manage sampling, approvals, production schedules and timely deliveries.
- Ensure consistent quality, fit, fabric and product specifications.
- Analyse sales, inventory and product performance to support replenishment and future product planning.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, alternate sourcing and improved production efficiency.
- Monitor vendor performance, capacity, quality and delivery timelines.
- Stay updated on fashion trends, fabrics, manufacturing techniques, market pricing and sourcing opportunities.
Ideal Candidate
- 7–12 years of experience in apparel/fashion merchandising, sourcing or product development.
- Strong experience with D2C, fashion or apparel brands.
- Proven expertise in vendor development, sourcing, costing and production.
- Strong understanding of fabrics, trims, garment construction and manufacturing processes.
- Established vendor/manufacturer network will be highly preferred.
- Strong negotiation, commercial and analytical skills.
- Ability to balance design, quality, cost, margins and speed.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial D2C environment.
Pay: Up to ₹1,500,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
