Merchandising Manager (Men’s & Boys’ Apparel)Company Overview

Fabcott Textiles Ltd. is a premier garment manufacturing organization specializing in high-quality woven apparel for leading domestic and international retail brands. Backed by state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, we deliver precision, agility, and excellence in the Men’s and Boys’ Shirts and Pants categories. As we expand our footprint across both domestic and export markets, we are seeking an industry expert to lead our merchandising department.

Role Summary

The Merchandising Manager will head the merchandising operations at Fabcott Textiles Ltd. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the end-to-end execution of orders—from strategic costing and initial sampling to final shipment. You will serve as the primary strategic interface for our major domestic and global buyers, manage supply chain risks, and lead a high-performing team of senior and junior merchandisers to maximize profitability and ensure 100% on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Account Management: Act as the key relationship manager for major domestic retailers and international export buyers. Understand seasonal forecasts, drive product development presentations, and expand business within existing accounts.
• Costing, Consumption & Margins: Oversee accurate fabric and trim consumption calculations. Prepare master costing sheets, establish pricing frameworks, and negotiate terms with buyers and raw material vendors to maximize factory margins.
• Production Planning & Execution (T&A): Enforce iron-clad Time & Action (T&A) calendars across all active accounts. Proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks in material sourcing, cutting, sewing, washing, and finishing lines.
• Export Compliance & Quality Standards: Ensure all export orders strictly comply with international shipping regulations, customs documentation, buyer code of conduct, and stringent quality assurance standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the central hub aligning the Sampling, Procurement, PPC (Production Planning & Control), Factory Floor, and Quality Control departments to seamlessly transition styles from pre-production to bulk.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of Senior and Junior Merchandisers. Conduct performance reviews and build capability within the team to handle complex, high-volume orders.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Production Technology, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 8 to 12+ years of solid merchandising experience in a garment manufacturing setup, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or lead role.
• Product Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of fabric, construction, and processing specifically for Men’s and Boys’ Shirts and Pants (Woven/Denim/Casual).
• Market Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of both domestic fast-fashion timelines and international export logistics, compliance, and buyer requirements.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis/costing and extensive hands-on experience working with Garment ERP systems.
• Soft Skills: Sharp commercial acumen, exceptional negotiation skills, strong crisis-management abilities, and fluent professional communication.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package, matching industry benchmarks and negotiable based on expertise.
• Performance-linked incentives and bonuses.
• Opportunity to drive strategy and scale operations in a rapidly growing manufacturing setup.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to apply directly through this portal or send their updated CV to [Recruitment@fabcott.in] with the subject line "Application: Merchandising Manager - [Your Name]".

Please include your current CTC, expected CTC, and notice period in your email body

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹130,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person