Production Merchandisers for Home Textiles

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Job Summary

Production Merchandiser

home textile products

testing and inspection procedures

Karur

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with suppliers and production units to ensure timely execution of orders.
• Track production schedules and ensure on-time delivery aligned with buyer requirements.
• Conduct and oversee in-line and final inspections as per AQL standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to product specifications, quality standards, and testing protocols.
• Liaise with QA/QC teams to ensure product testing (physical, chemical, color fastness, etc.) is completed and documented.
• Understand and interpret buyer tech packs, testing protocols, and compliance requirements.
• Communicate with buying houses and clients regarding production updates, approvals, and shipment plans.
• Prepare and maintain production status reports, T&A calendars, and test reports.
• Coordinate with labs for testings.
• Manage sample development and bulk production handovers.
• Troubleshoot production-related issues and implement corrective actions.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Textile Technology / Apparel Merchandising / Related field.
• 56 years of experience in Home Textile Merchandising, preferably in exports.
• Strong knowledge of textile testing standards (ISO, AATCC, ASTM, etc.) and inspection procedures.
• Familiarity with products like bed linen, curtains, cushions, table linen, etc.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), ERP/MIS systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Willing to be based in Karur and travel locally for vendor visits and inspections.