Company Overview
Fabcott Textiles Ltd. is a premier garment manufacturing company specializing in delivering high-quality apparel solutions to top-tier domestic brands and retailers. We focus on innovation, speed-to-market, and maintaining flawless execution across all production lines.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced, commercially sharp Senior Merchandiser to spearhead our merchandising operations. You will be the primary point of contact for our key domestic accounts, responsible for managing the entire order lifecycle from cost calculation to final shipment. You will drive profitability, mitigate production risks, and mentor junior team members to ensure Fabcott meets its strategic and financial goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Account Management & Growth: Serve as the strategic partner for domestic buyers. Understand their seasonal needs, present new product developments, and secure repeat business.
- Costing & Negotiation: Prepare accurate garment costing sheets, calculate consumption (fabric and trims), and negotiate competitive prices with both buyers and vendors to optimize profit margins.
- Production Overviews & T&A Management: Formulate and enforce strict Time & Action (T&A) calendars. Proactively identify potential bottlenecks in fabric sourcing or factory production and implement corrective actions.
- Sourcing Strategy: Collaborate with the procurement team to source high-quality fabrics, yarns, and accessories from local suppliers that match the buyer's budget and quality standards.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and align internal departments—including Design, Sampling, Cutting, Production, and Quality Assurance—to ensure bulk production matches approved Pre-Production (PP) samples perfectly.
- Team Mentorship: Supervise, train, and delegate tasks to Junior Merchandisers, monitoring their performance and helping them resolve daily operational issues.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Production Management, Textile Technology, or a closely related field.
- Experience: 5 to 8 years of solid merchandising experience in a garment manufacturing setup, with a proven track record of handling reputed domestic retail brands.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of fabric structures, garment washing/finishing processes, consumption formulas, and factory operational capacities.
- Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for costing and data analysis; experience with garment ERP software is highly preferred.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to work under high pressure on the factory floor.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package with performance-linked incentives.
- A leadership role with significant influence over production and buyer strategy.
- A clear pathway to executive-level operational management.
Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
