Production Merchandiser

ConfidentialMumbai

30+ days ago

Job description

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.

Skills Required

Supply Chain, Cost Analysis, Product Development, Market Research, Inventory Management

Merchandiser • Mumbai