Assistant Manager – Merchandising (Woven)

Job Description – Assistant Manager – Merchandising (Woven)Who We AreEvolv Clothing Company, established in 1975, has over 50 years of expertise in apparel design and manufacturing. We specialize in value-added woven apparel for renowned European and American fashion brands, with an annual production capacity of 2 million garments.With advanced manufacturing facilities, cutting-edge automation, and a strong commitment to sustainability and international social compliance standards, Evolv delivers quality products to global fashion leaders.Role Description

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Merchandising (Woven) Department: Merchandising Experience: 6–10 years Industry: Apparel Export / Garment Manufacturing Location: ChennaiRole OverviewEvolv Clothing is looking for an experienced and proactive Assistant Manager – Merchandising (Woven) to manage product development, buyer coordination, order execution, costing, and production follow-up.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in woven garment merchandising, international buyer management, and team coordination to ensure timely delivery, quality, and profitability.Key Responsibilities1. Merchandising & Order ManagementManage the complete merchandising cycle from product development and order confirmation to shipment.Monitor order execution, production timelines, approvals, and delivery schedules.Coordinate with sourcing, production, quality, sampling, and logistics teams.Maintain and monitor T&A (Time and Action) calendars to ensure on-time delivery.Identify potential delays and implement corrective actions.2. Product DevelopmentOversee woven garment development, sampling, fit approvals, and bulk production readiness.Coordinate fabric, trims, and accessory sourcing in line with buyer requirements.Review tech packs, specifications, sample comments, and product construction.Ensure timely submission and approval of samples and development materials.3. Buyer & Vendor CoordinationIndependently manage communication with international buyers, particularly European and US clients.Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, vendors, fabric mills, and suppliers.Coordinate buyer meetings, seasonal developments, order updates, and approvals.Resolve product development and order execution issues promptly.4. Costing & Commercial ManagementPrepare and review garment costing, fabric consumption, and trim calculations.Negotiate with vendors and support cost optimization while maintaining product quality.Review cost sheets, order quantities, and pricing to meet target margins.Monitor order profitability and identify opportunities for cost improvement.5. Production & Quality Follow-upCoordinate with production and quality teams to ensure adherence to buyer specifications.Monitor production progress, quality checkpoints, and shipment readiness.Ensure compliance with buyer requirements and applicable social compliance standards.Support timely resolution of production and quality-related issues.6. Team Coordination & ReportingGuide and support junior merchandisers in daily merchandising activities.Allocate priorities and monitor team performance and order progress.Prepare regular reports on order status, approvals, production progress, and shipment schedules.Ensure accurate maintenance of merchandising records and ERP updates.Required Skills & QualificationsExperience: 6–10 years in apparel export merchandising, preferably in woven garments.Strong experience in product development, order execution, and international buyer coordination.Proven knowledge of woven fabrics, garment construction, trims, washing, and finishing.Expertise in garment costing, consumption calculations, and price negotiations.Strong understanding of T&A calendars, production planning, and shipment coordination.Experience working with European or US buyers.Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and coordination skills.Ability to manage multiple orders, priorities, and deadlines independently.Experience guiding junior merchandising team members.Preferred Candidate ProfileExperience with established apparel export houses.Strong exposure to woven garment development and bulk production.Knowledge of ERP systems and merchandising order-tracking tools.A proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong commercial awareness and leadership abilities.EducationBachelor’s degree in any of the following:Fashion TechnologyTextile EngineeringApparel MerchandisingGarment Technology or a related field.Why Join Evolv Clothing?Join a well-established apparel manufacturing organization with over 50 years of industry experience, serving international fashion brands and offering opportunities to work across product development, merchandising, and global buyer coordination.Interested candidates can share their updated resumes at: career@evolvclothing.comSubject: Assistant Manager – Merchandising (Woven)