Walk-in || Senior Merchandiser Executive

SENIOR MERCHANDISING EXECUTIVE WOVEN GARMENTS
Experience: 34 Years
Industry: Textile / Garments / Uniforms
Location: Coimbatore
Employment Type: Full-Time
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Merchandising Executive with strong experience in
Woven garments to manage end-to-end order execution and coordinate with production units
and vendors.
The role involves production planning, vendor coordination, quality monitoring, order follow-
up, and delivery management. The candidate should be hands-on, organized, and capable of
independently managing multiple orders and production requirements.
ABOUT SoCo
SoCo Products Private Limited is an authorised uniform supplier providing
customised uniform solutions to schools, colleges, corporates, hospitals, and other
institutions. We work across the complete uniform lifecyclefrom product development and
merchandising to sourcing, production, quality, warehousing, and delivery. With a strong focus
on quality, consistency, timely execution, and customer requirements, SoCo works closely
with institutions to deliver uniform solutions that meet their brand, functional, and operational
needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Merchandising & Order Execution
Handle end-to-end merchandising activities from order confirmation to final
delivery.
Understand order requirements, specifications, quantities, and delivery timelines.
Prepare and monitor unit-wise production plans.
Coordinate with production units to ensure timely order execution.
Track order status and provide regular updates to relevant teams.
Manage multiple orders and priorities simultaneously.
2. Production Planning & Coordination
Prepare production schedules based on order requirements and committed timelines.
Monitor daily/weekly production progress.
Coordinate with production units regarding capacity, work allocation, and timelines.
Identify production delays, bottlenecks, and operational issues at an early stage.
Follow up with units to ensure production is completed as planned.
Support better capacity utilization and production planning.

SENIOR MERCHANDISING EXECUTIVE WOVEN GARMENTS
3. Vendor & Production Unit Management
Maintain strong working relationships with existing production units and vendors.
Coordinate regularly with vendors regarding production requirements and timelines.
Understand the capacity, strengths, limitations, and specialization of each
production unit.
Allocate orders appropriately based on production requirements and capacity.
Monitor vendor performance related to quality, delivery, and execution.
Support identification and development of new production partners when required.
4. Woven Garment Knowledge
Have good practical knowledge of woven fabrics and woven garment construction.
Understand garment manufacturing processes and production stages.
Coordinate fabric, trims, accessories, and other production requirements.
Understand garment specifications, measurements, construction, and finishing
requirements.
Coordinate with production units to ensure the required specifications are followed.
Support sampling, product development, and production-related requirements.
5. Quality & Measurement
Ensure products meet SoCo's quality standards and specifications.
Monitor quality during different stages of production.
Coordinate with vendors to identify and resolve quality issues.
Follow up on defects, rework, and production-related concerns.
Ensure garment measurements and size specifications are maintained accurately.
Identify recurring quality or measurement issues and support corrective action.
6. Production & Delivery Management
Track production completion against committed delivery dates.
Coordinate with warehouse, dispatch, and internal teams for timely delivery.
Ensure smooth handover of completed production for dispatch.
Proactively follow up on pending orders and delayed production.
Help reduce unnecessary repeat production, rework, and delays.
Ensure customer orders are delivered within committed timelines.
7. Internal Coordination
Coordinate effectively between Merchandising, Production, Warehouse, and other
relevant teams.
Ensure clear communication of order requirements and production priorities.
Escalate critical production risks or delays to the concerned person on time.
Support smooth execution of projects across different customer segments.

SENIOR MERCHANDISING EXECUTIVE WOVEN GARMENTS
8. SOP & Process Improvement
Follow and support implementation of production and merchandising SOPs.
Maintain proper order, production, vendor, and delivery documentation.
Identify gaps in existing processes and suggest practical improvements.
Support standardization of production planning, quality checks, measurements, and
handover processes.
Continuously look for ways to improve speed, accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
9. Reporting
Maintain accurate order and production-related data.
Prepare regular production status and vendor performance reports.
Track pending orders, production timelines, delays, and delivery commitments.
Provide timely updates to management and relevant internal teams.
Maintain proper records of production and vendor performance.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
34 years of relevant experience in Textile, Garments, Uniforms, or Apparel
manufacturing.
Strong woven garment experience is mandatory.
Experience in merchandising and production planning.
Experience coordinating with multiple production units/vendors.
Good understanding of woven garment manufacturing processes.
Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
Good communication and negotiation skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
Ability to manage multiple orders, priorities, and timelines.
Good knowledge of MS Excel and reporting.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
Two-wheeler is mandatory for production unit/vendor visits.
Willingness to travel to production units as required.
Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
PREFERRED CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who is hands-on, responsible, organized, and strong in
follow-up, with the ability to independently coordinate multiple production units. The ideal
candidate should be able to understand the technical requirements of woven garments, plan
production effectively, maintain strong vendor relationships, identify issues early, and ensure
quality, timely execution, and delivery.

SENIOR MERCHANDISING EXECUTIVE WOVEN GARMENTS
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Success in this role will be measured through:
On-time production and order completion
Production planning accuracy
Vendor performance and reliability
Product quality and measurement accuracy
Reduction in production delays and rework
Timely coordination and delivery
Effective utilization of production capacity
Accurate production reporting
Continuous improvement in production processes
Why Join SoCo?
Be part of a growing organisation with opportunities to learn and take on greater
responsibilities.
Work across diverse sectors including schools, colleges, corporates, and hospitals.
Gain end-to-end industry exposure across products, customers, production,
merchandising, and operations.
Take ownership of your work and see the direct impact of your contribution.
Work in a hands-on, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
Develop industry expertise while working with a wide range of uniform products and
customer requirements.
Grow with the organisation as we expand our products, processes, and market
presence.
At SoCo, we are looking for people who are ready to learn, take ownership, solve
problems, and grow along with us.