Buying and Merchandising Intern

About the Role

We are looking for a Buying and Merchandising Intern who will support vendor coordination, production follow-ups, and sourcing operations across our apparel supply chain. This person will work closely with the buying and merchandising team to track production progress, coordinate with vendors, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing and production activities for apparel categories.
• Coordinate with garment manufacturers and suppliers for day-to-day updates.
• Follow up with vendors on production schedules and order status.
• Coordinate with merchants and internal teams for production-related activities.
• Track production timelines and highlight potential delays.
• Support the timely inwarding of finished goods into the warehouse.
• Help monitor vendor performance on quality and delivery timelines.
• Assist with maintaining production reports, vendor records, and sourcing documentation.
• Coordinate with Quality, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify operational gaps and support process improvement initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 0–1 year of experience in apparel sourcing, buying, merchandising, or garment production. Freshers are welcome.
• Basic understanding of garment manufacturing, fabrics, trims, and production processes.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
• Basic proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Textile, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.

Why Be a Part of सादा / SAADAA?

• Do you enjoy coordinating with people and keeping things moving?
• Do you like solving operational challenges and learning how things work?
• Do you want to understand how apparel products move from sourcing to the customer?
• Do you value ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement?

What We Offer

• A team of empathetic problem solvers.
• Stipend aligned with the role and your skills.
• Direct exposure to founders and leadership.
• Hands-on learning in apparel sourcing, buying, and merchandising.
• Opportunities to learn and contribute to real business operations in a growing D2C brand.
• A calm, curious, and execution-focused culture.