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Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and results-driven AGM – Merchandising to lead the merchandising function at our woven apparel manufacturing facility. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing a team of merchandisers, managing client communications, ensuring timely execution of orders, and driving strategic merchandising initiatives that align with business goals. This is a leadership role requiring strong customer orientation, team management skills, and deep domain expertise in woven garment manufacturing. This role holder will report directly to the General Manager.Key Responsibilities- To lead the team of merchandisers who are handling independent buyer accounts / orders Work in coordination with the Merchandising Manager, Marketing team and Production team. - Capability to manage the entire merchandising team, new customer development, sales growth and maintain existing customers. - Coordinate with operations right from order execution, product development, material execution, negotiations, production planning, factory planning / feeding, quality and on time garment delivery, client satisfaction, communications with buyer offices, shipment planning and till submission of GP statement to the GM. - Manage order specification, costing, price negotiation and liaison with suppliers - Order collection – Supervise Product development – Pricing - Order confirmation - L/C opening - Material sourcing - Material collection - Production planning - Quality Assurance - Final inspection - Shipment. - Excellent knowledge on Sampling, costing techniques, Sourcing of fabrics and trims, Range Presentation, Fabric and Trims Approvals, vendor development, and liaison with buyer and coordination with production plants for timely delivery of shipment. - Knowledge of all the processes involved in Ladies/Men’s/Kids garment manufacturing and merchandising. - Regular meeting with Management to update on profit/ efficiency/ improvement strategy. - Monthly KPI achievement Meeting to review the monthly performance of departments.Entry Level Criterion (Mandatory)- We are looking for candidates only from garment manufacturing companies that deal with woven fabrics.Candidate Requirements- UG / PG - preferably in Apparel/Textile/Design or related discipline - With 10-15 years working experience in garment field in woven garments - Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends. - Good Product knowledge, strong mathematical, analytical & problem-solving skills and negotiation skills: - Positive and professional attitude - Good command of written and spoken English. - Team player and team builder and leader - Should be flexible to travel - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & OutlookWork Week: Monday to SaturdayWork Location: Vandalur Road, Pudhupakkam, Chennai 600130We kindly request you to carefully review the job description and qualifications before applying. Only candidates who meet the specified criteria will be considered, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.