Junior Merchandiser

Key Responsibilities

• Order Management
• Assist in processing purchase orders and maintaining order records.
• Prepare and update Time & Action (T&A) calendars.
• Track order progress from sampling to shipment.
• Ensure all order details are updated in ERP/MIS systems.
• Buyer Coordination
• Communicate with buyers regarding order status, approvals, and documentation.
• Follow up for approvals on samples, trims, artwork, and packaging.
• Prepare order confirmations and meeting minutes.
• Sampling Coordination
• Coordinate development, fit, size set, pre-production (PP), and shipment samples.
• Monitor sample submission timelines.
• Maintain sample records and approval status.
• Production Coordination
• Coordinate with production planning, sourcing, and quality teams.
• Follow up on fabric, trims, accessories, and production status.
• Escalate potential delays to the Merchandiser.
• Vendor & Sourcing Support
• Follow up with suppliers for raw materials.
• Ensure timely delivery of fabrics and trims.
• Maintain supplier communication records.
• Support exhibitions hosted or participated in by Bonjour, engaging with customers and prospective buyers.
• Documentation
• Prepare and maintain merchandising files.
• Update buyer-wise and order-wise MIS reports.
• Maintain purchase orders, BOMs, packing details, and shipment documentation.
• Shipment Coordination
• Coordinate with logistics for shipment planning.
• Verify packing lists, invoices, and shipping documents.
• Ensure shipments are dispatched as per customer requirements.
• Quality Coordination
• Coordinate with QA teams for inspections.
• Monitor quality approvals before shipment.
• Support corrective actions for quality issues.
• Reporting
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly status reports.
• Update management on order progress and pending actions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Garment merchandising knowledge
• Fabric and trims understanding
• Time & Action (T&A) management
• Production coordination
• Buyer communication
• Microsoft Excel and MS Office
• ERP/MIS systems
• Documentation and reporting
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Time management and problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Technology, Apparel Production, Textile Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Diploma in Apparel Merchandising (preferred)
• Freshers with relevant internships may also be considered.