Junior Merchandiser Executive

Evolv Clothing is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Merchandiser with 1-3 years of experience in woven garments. The ideal candidate will support the merchandising team in product development, order execution, buyer coordination, and production follow-up while ensuring timelines, quality, and buyer requirements are met.

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:

Merchandising and Order Management:

• Support the merchandising process from product development and order confirmation through production and shipment.
• Coordinate with sourcing, production, quality, and logistics teams for smooth order execution.
• Prepare order confirmations with buyers.
• Follow up with factories, vendors, and mills to ensure production timelines are met.
• Monitor the T& A (Time and Action) calendar, approvals, and shipment schedules.
• Ensure all products meet buyer specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements.

Product Development:

• Manage end-to-end product development for woven garments from sampling to bulk production.
• Coordinate with design, sampling, sourcing, and production teams to meet development timelines.
• Communicate with buyers regarding sample approvals, revisions, and development updates.
• Ensure fabrics, trims, and accessories meet buyer specifications and quality expectations.
• Maintain tech packs, sample tracking, and development documentation.

Buyer Coordination:

• Support buyer communication by sharing development updates, sample status, approvals, and order information under the guidance of the Merchandiser/Manager.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with existing clients.
• Provide regular updates on production status, approvals, and shipment schedules.
• Support product presentations, sample submissions, and seasonal developments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in fashion technology, textile engineering, apparel merchandising, or any related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years in apparel export merchandising.
• Strong expertise in woven garment development and order execution.
• Assist in garment costing, consumption calculations, and price comparisons as required.
• Experience working with international buyers or export houses.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and production processes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to handle multiple orders and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience handling European or US buyers.
• Knowledge of fabric sourcing, washing techniques, and finishing processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced apparel manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to ERP systems, T& A management, and order tracking tools.