Production merchant

Company Description MS INDIA SOURCING provides manufacturing and sourcing solutions for a wide range of apparel, home textiles, and accessories. The company partners with compliant manufacturing facilities across India and Bangladesh, ensuring quality, ethical production, and reliable delivery. With over 25 years of experience, MS INDIA SOURCING has been shipping products to global markets and building long-term relationships with international clients. The organization focuses on end-to-end service, from product development to final shipment, aiming to offer efficient, cost-effective sourcing for brands and retailers.
Role Description The Production Merchant role at MS INDIA SOURCING is a full-time, on-site position based in Noida. The Production Merchant oversees the entire production lifecycle, including order follow-up, coordination with factories, and monitoring sample development and bulk production. Daily responsibilities include tracking production schedules, ensuring adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements, and communicating with internal teams and buyers on timelines, approvals, and shipment plans. The role also involves cost negotiation, managing technical details such as fabric and trims, resolving production issues, and maintaining accurate documentation and reports for each style and order. The Production Merchant collaborates closely with sourcing, quality, and logistics teams to achieve on-time delivery and meet customer expectations.
Qualifications
Strong production and merchandising skills, including experience in apparel, home textiles, or accessories manufacturing and order management.
Proficiency in vendor and factory coordination, with the ability to manage sampling, approvals, and bulk production across multiple facilities.
Knowledge of quality standards, compliance requirements, and basic technical aspects of fabrics, trims, and garment construction.
Effective communication and negotiation skills for working with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams.
Ability to analyze production data, maintain accurate documentation, and use MS Office or similar tools for tracking and reporting.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the capacity to handle multiple orders and deadlines simultaneously.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Textile Engineering, Fashion Technology, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.
Prior experience in a production merchandising or sourcing role within the apparel or home sector will be an advantage.

Work arrangement
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