Production Merchandiser

What will you do at Fynd

• Plan & Track: Convert confirmed Tech Packs into executable production plans, load them into the vendor portal with critical path, capacity, and MOQ checks.
• Vendor Coordination: Drive daily WIP reviews with factories (India, Bangladesh, Vietnam), escalating exceptions through our internal tools
• Data‑Driven Decisions: Monitor line‑side feeds and BI dashboards to identify bottlenecks; trigger corrective actions that pull lead‑time
• Cost & Sustainability Optimisation: Negotiate trims, fabric, and freight to achieve FOB savings while ensuring Higg Index / ZDHC compliance and LCA targets.
• Digital Sampling & 3D Prototyping: Anchor sampling calendars using Browzwear/CLO 3D to reach high sampling hit rate and reduce physical iterations.
• Quality Gatekeeper: Align inline and final AQL 2.5 standards; collaborate with cross functional teams and factory partners to hit 98 % first‑pass quality.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Publish weekly Exec Dashboards on OTDP, CM1, WC days; drive cross‑functional war‑rooms when milestones slip.

Some Specific Requirements

• 5–8 yrs production merchandising in export or omni‑channel retail supply chains.
• Proven mastery of any enterprise LM/ERP and advanced knowledge of Excel / Google Sheets.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, costing sheets, critical‑path management and Lean manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of sustainability frameworks (Higg FEM/FSLM, GHG Protocol, BCI, GOTS).
• Excellent vendor‑side negotiation & communication skills; comfortable with multi‑culture, multi‑time‑zone collaboration.

Preferred Extras

• Exposure to trend‑forecasting tools, 3D CAD (Browzwear, Clo 3D) for virtual prototyping
• Familiarity with export, shipping & logistics domain
• Bengali or Vietnamese language skills a plus.