Assistant Merchandiser - Leather Garments

Orion Conmerx Private Limited · India

Company: Orion Conmerx (P) Ltd.

Department: Merchandising – Leather Garments

Experience: Minimum 2 Years

Location: Gurugram

Job Summary:

Orion Fashions is looking for an Assistant Merchandiser – Leather Garments to support the merchandising team in end-to-end order execution, product development, sampling, sourcing, production follow-up and buyer coordination. The candidate should have practical exposure to leather garments and should be capable of maintaining accurate T&A, production files, approvals and order status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Merchandiser/Merchandiser in handling buyer orders from development stage to final shipment.
• Coordinate with buyers and internal teams for samples, approvals, specifications and order requirements.
• Maintain and regularly update T&A / Time & Action Calendar for all assigned styles.
• Follow up on sample development including proto, fit, size set, PP, TOP and other buyer-required samples.
• Coordinate with Sampling, Pattern, Cutting, Production, Quality, Store and Shipping departments for timely execution.
• Support sourcing of leather, lining, trims, accessories, zippers, buttons and other garment components .
• Follow up with leather stores/tanneries and trim suppliers for timely material availability.
• Prepare and maintain BOM, order sheets, production files, trim cards and style-wise documentation .
• Ensure all required buyer approvals are received before bulk production.
• Track leather, trims and production readiness against planned dates.
• Assist in costing by collecting prices of leather, trims, processing and other order-related inputs.
• Monitor production progress and highlight any delay or risk to the concerned Merchandiser immediately.
• Maintain proper records of buyer comments, approvals, revisions and sample status.
• Coordinate for lab tests, leather tests and other quality/testing requirements as per buyer specifications.
• Follow up on Production File handover and ensure all required checklists and approvals are complete before submission to Production.
• Coordinate with Quality for pre-production requirements and buyer-specific quality standards.
• Prepare daily/weekly order status, pending approval and production follow-up reports.
• Assist in shipment readiness, packing approvals and coordination with the Shipping department.
• Ensure all ERP/MIS/Excel trackers are updated accurately and on time.
• Maintain effective communication with vendors, suppliers and internal departments.
• Support the merchandising team during buyer visits, sample reviews and production meetings.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Practical knowledge of leather garments , especially jackets, coats and related apparel.
• Basic understanding of different leather types, quality, shades, thickness and defects.
• Knowledge of garment construction, trims, sampling and production processes.
• Understanding of T&A, BOM, costing, production files and buyer approvals .
• Good follow-up and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and email communication .
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple styles/orders simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Graduate/Diploma in Fashion, Apparel, Leather Technology, Merchandising or related field with at least 2 years of experience in leather garment merchandising , preferably in an export/manufacturing house.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Timely T&A updates, sample submission and approval adherence, accuracy of production files/BOM, timely material follow-up, production milestone achievement, order-status reporting accuracy, reduction in delays, and timely shipment readiness