Job Description Fabric Merchandiser
Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai
Experience:5-7 years
About Us
StylSmyth is a Global Capability Centre dedicated to the fashion and lifestyle industry, delivering end-to-end design and operations support to leading international brands.
For over 15 years, we’ve operated as an extension of our clients’ in-house teams, helping them bring products from concept to market through a combination of fashion expertise, technology, and operational excellence.
About the Role
Title - Fabric Merchandiser
Role Overview: Manage fabric sourcing and procurement, including supplier identification, fabric development, price negotiation, production coordination, and inventory planning to ensure the right quality, cost, and timely availability of fabrics.
Fabric Sourcing and Procurement
Identify and evaluate potential fabric suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
Negotiate prices, payment terms, and lead times with fabric suppliers.
Manage the purchase of greige fabrics based on quality, construction, quantity, and delivery requirements.
Coordinate with process houses for dyeing, printing, finishing, and other fabric processing requirements.
Source fabrics by going to fabric market or supplier places that are in line with customer specifications.
Production Planning and Coordination
Coordinate fabric delivery schedules with the production team to align with manufacturing timelines.
Collaborate with the production team to solve fabric-related challenges in the production process.
Cost Optimization and Budget Management
Analyse and review fabric costs to align with the budget and target pricing.
Identify opportunities for cost-saving in fabric procurement while maintaining quality standards.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain records of fabric library, orders, deliveries, and supplier contracts.
Prepare and submit regular reports on fabric usage, costs, and stock levels.
Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with fabric suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors to negotiate favourable terms.
Resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers in a timely and professional manner.
Job Requirements
Proven experience as a Fabric Merchandiser or similar role in the textile industry.
Strong knowledge of fabrics, textures, and finishes.
Familiarity with fabric testing procedures.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Required Candidate Profile
Strong exposure to fabrics.
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion / Textile / Merchandising.
5-7 years of experience in apparel sourcing / merchandising.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
To apply: Share your resume with us at [email protected].
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
