Job Description – Costing Merchandiser
Company: Duke Fashions (India) Ltd.
Location: Ludhiana, Punjab
Department: Auditing/ Merchandising
Reports to: Auditor/ Chief Merchandising Officer
Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Costing Merchandiser to join our merchandising team. The role requires strong expertise in cost sheet preparation/ analysis, price negotiations, fabric/trim knowledge, and vendor coordination to ensure competitive yet profitable pricing for apparel products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare & verify cost sheets and records for garments.
- Maintain costing standards and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Negotiate costs with vendors, suppliers & factories.
- Identify wastage & inefficiencies in production processes.
- Evaluate & implement cost control mechanisms.
- Track raw material prices, market trends & cost fluctuations.
- Support order planning with accurate costing inputs.
- Prepare reports and present costing analysis to management.
Candidate Profile:
- Graduate in Textiles, Fashion Technology, or Merchandising.
- 8-10 years of experience in apparel costing/merchandising.
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims & garment construction.
- Proficient in MS Excel & costing tools.
- Excellent analytical, communication & negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure & tight deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to ₹50,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Have you prepared and verified cost sheets for garments?
- Have you ever identified wastage or inefficiencies in the production process?
- Have you worked with production and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency?
- Do you have experience in suggesting or implementing cost control mechanisms?
- Are you familiar with tracking raw material prices and market cost trends?
- Do you have knowledge of fabrics, trims, and garment construction?
- Have you prepared costing analysis reports for management?
- Are you proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, cost formulas)?
Work Location: In person