Roles & Responsibilities:

• Sourcing Skills
• Finding the right supplier
• Developing Samples
• Supplier evaluation and assessment
• Select appropriate supplier
• Negotiating the price
• Deciding a purchase
• Strategic sourcing plan
• Fabric Knowledge
• A fabric merchant should possess outstanding knowledge of fabrics. It is highly appreciated to have a bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in any of the textile degrees. As a merchandiser interacts with the manufacturers, it becomes easy to talk about various technical terms.
• The merchandiser should be aware of the various processes in a fabric manufacturing process for either woven or knits fabrics. The more knowledge and expertise one have over fiber, yarn, fabric, dyeing processes, finishing processes, production processes, trimming etc, the better chances of success as a merchandiser. The expertise can be as wider as knowing about printing, embroidery, poly, hangers, labels, cartons, shipping, testing etc.
• Wide knowledge about mills/factories
• As a merchant, it is important to know where to get the job done. He should have a list of mills and factories under his sleeve ready to take on any orders when they arise. As sourcing turned global, merchants are supposed to have a good relationship with local and overseas mills and factories.
• Negotiation skills
• It is the responsibility of the merchandiser to negotiate the best deal with the manufacturers to improve the profits for the company. The ability to negotiate and convince is a must-have skill for any merchandiser.

Qualification / Experience :

• Min 05 -10 years’ experience
• Any Graduate