Home Textile Merchandiser – European & US Buyers

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Home Textile Merchandiser European & US Buyers

Experience Required:

1015 Years

Location:

Karur, Tamil Nadu

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Home Textile Merchandiser to manage and execute the end-to-end development process for home textile and soft furnishing products for European and US markets . The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of product compliance , costing , buyer communication , and negotiation , with a proven ability to handle multiple buyer accounts efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Home Textile & Merchandising

• Act as the key interface between design, sourcing, production, and the buyer throughout the Home Textile lifecycle .
• Translate buyer tech packs and design concepts into viable products by working closely with the sampling team and vendors.
• Maintain Home Textile trackers, T&A calendars, and sample logs for buyer submissions.
• Manage approvals of fit samples, gold seals, and PP samples with timely communication to buyers.

Costing & Pricing

• Prepare detailed cost sheets considering fabric consumption, trims, labor, overheads, and logistics.
• Engage in pricing negotiations with buyers and vendors to achieve target margins while maintaining quality.
• Provide cost breakdowns and alternate options to meet buyers budget expectations.

Compliance & Certifications

• Ensure product compliance with European (e.g., REACH) and US (e.g., CPSC, Prop 65) regulations, including chemical and physical testing.
• Coordinate with testing labs and vendors to conduct required tests and submit reports for buyer approval.
• Ensure social, ethical, and technical compliance of vendors as per buyer guidelines (e.g., BSCI, Sedex, Oeko-Tex, GOTS).
• Maintain documentation of compliance certificates, audit reports, and sustainability credentials .

Vendor & Buyer Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for buyer communication regarding sampling, costing, T&A, and compliance matters.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely development and approvals.
• Support buyer visits, audits, and virtual meetings by preparing samples, documentation, and vendor presentations.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Design , or related field.
• 815 years of experience in home textiles or apparel merchandising for export houses or buying offices handling European & US buyers.
• Strong understanding of product development, trims, packaging, labeling , and raw material sourcing .
• Hands-on experience with costing, price negotiations , and vendor development .
• Sound knowledge of compliance standards and buyer-specific protocols (e.g., Responsible Sourcing, sustainability requirements).
• Proficiency in Excel, PLM systems , and general product management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to major buyers like European & US.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting and traceability tools such as HIGG Index or ZDHC.

Salary won't be a constraint for the right candidate!

Reporting To:

Head Home Textile / R&D

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