JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER

After confirmation of order:-

01. To work under the guidance of his superior merchandiser.
02. Learn to make TNA
03. Learn to follow up check list.
04. Learn how to work out color wise / Length wise zipper booking.
05. Learn how to match zipper tape with body fabric.
06. Learn different aspects of zipper such as Auto lock (A/L), Semi Auto Lock
(S/A/L), Open End (O/E) Close End (C/E), Right/Left hand insert (R/L/I),
coil Vislon, Metal Etc.
07. Learn about different counts of sewing thread.
08. Learn about the testing requirement of fabrics & accessories.
09. Learn how to weight fabric.
10. Learn to work out CBM of carton.
11. Learn capabilities of embroidery machine.
12. Learn to L/C clauses & understanding the implication.
13. Study export documents.
14. Book fabric (Mention type of wash & lab test requirement) with approval
from merchandiser required wastage to be considered (3% for non wash
GMT, 5% for wash GMT, 7% for Indigo Denim / Chambray & L/Ctn GMT)
incase of crinkle, Stretch fabric shrinkage to be verified while booking.
15. Book accessories (Mention type of wash & Lab test requirement) with
approval from merchandiser required wastage to be considered (Care label
5%, Size label 5%, Snap/Shank button 7%, Belt 1%, Hanger 1%, Elastic
15% & all other items 3%.
16. Arrange fabric quality approval must written C/sample.
17. Obtain / Find out content, construction & weight of fabric.
18. Arrange Lab dip/ Yarn dip approval.
19. Make checklist & maintain / Up date it regularly.
20. Arrange fabric & Accessories with the guidance of merchandiser for making
sample, co-ordinate with sample section & arrange sample, approval
(Development, Fit, S/Set, preproduction sample etc.) must written
C/Sample, use big plaid / check in case of Y/D fabric so that there is no
confusion about matching, need to check if there is in is double layer back
yoke with light color Y/D fabric as both layer might have to match bring
sample, accessories from bulk by air courier or hand carry.
21. Take bulk fabrics approval & wash standard approval bring 01 Roll / Pattern
by Air showing no commercial value or against L/C.
22. Take approval of trims.
23. Arrange UD.
24. Arrange fabric & GMT test.
25. All above must be done as per TNA.
26. Work out consumption again basis on actual size ratio & pattern & if need
be revise fabric booking.
27. Get P/I of fabric & accessories & open BB L/C as per TNA.
28. On receipt of bulk fabric he should arrange fabric inspection & learn to
check following:
a. Width of fabric Vis – A - Vis. Fabric P/I.
b. Weight of fabric.
c. Color of fabric as per approved lab dip.
d. Defects of fabric.
e. Shading if any.
f. Size of pattern & yarn color for yarn dyed.
g. Check denim slub effect from every roll.
29. Arrange to collect inventory report of bulk fabric.
30. Arrange to cut fabric swatch from each roll & roll & make shade band for
perusal of merchandiser.
31. Make after wash shade band for merchandiser’s necessary action.
32. Prepare sewing thread options (Including label button matching) and get it
approved from buyer.
33. Ensure following after receipt of bulk accessories:
a. Arrange inventory.
b. Check for correctness of quantity Vis – A – Vis book quantity.
c. Check for correctness of quantity, design color etc.
d. Check accessories whether these sustain required wash.
e. Check for button mould if required.
f. Correctness of lettering of label, polybag, tags, sticker etc.
g. Snap button closing and opening to be checked.
34. Make swatch card & get it approved from buyer.
35. Provide order sheet, swatch card, product package, shade band to FTY/
Store after getting confirmation from merchandiser.

Before / During Production:-

01. Check whether bulk fabric & accessories are in house.
02. Check whether sample is approved for bulk production.
03. Also need to check whether wash standard and swatch card is approved by
Buyer.
04. Checked whether order sheet, swatch card, production package, inter bond,
approved sample along with copy pattern are issued to the allotted factory on
time.
05. Check whether fabric & accessories issued on time to the allotted factory.
06. Also need to check whether approved wash standard issued to factory as well
as washing plant on time.
07. Check whether factory PP sample made in time & approved by Buyer.
08. Arrange approval of bulk wash.
09. Arrange in line inspection by
a. Own Q.C
b. Buyer Q.C
10. Monitor production status & wash status.
11. Arrange inspection of finished goods consideration of following:
a. Check style, Measurement.
b. Check accessories that’re used.
c. Check wash effect
d. Check wet crocking incase of pigment/raised /denim fabric.
e. Check for foul smell (specially for bleach wash)
f. Check PH value.
g. Arrange test in light Box for Ozone effect specially for indigo denim
/ chambray GMT.
12. Arrange for poly carton.

During after Shipment:-

01.Send shipment sample to buyer right after final audit is passed.
02.After shipment send copy of dox to buyer when required.
03.Check with ctg./export section whether goods arrived in ctg on time.
04.After shipment send copy of dox to buyer when required.

Do Notes:

01. No request for GMT delay extension can be made without the approval of
chairman. This does not apply when buyer is at fault e.g late approval of
trims, lab dips. Fit sample etc.
02. Bulk fabrics accessories can not be brought by air at the cost of factory
without the approval of chairman.