Jatin Joshi
Noida,UP
Summary
Strategic Apparel Merchandising and Sourcing Professional with 14 years of experience in garment manufacturing and international sourcing. Expertise in women’s western wear, denim, product development, and vendor management. Managed the complete product lifecycle from concept to shipment, excelling in cost negotiation and margin optimization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Merchandiser
CREATIVE CLOTHEX
06.2025 - Current
- Managing end-to-end merchandising activities from product development, sourcing, costing, sampling and production through final shipment.
- Addressed buyer requirements through sample development, approvals, production planning, and delivery scheduling.
- Coordinated with internal production teams and external vendors for printing, embroidery, washing, and other value-added processes to meet quality standards.
- Monitoring TNA and critical production milestones to ensure timely execution and shipment.
- Reviewing product specifications, measurements, construction details and buyer comments to ensure production accuracy.
- Managed buyer communication while proactively resolving production and technical issues to ensure smooth operations.
- Coordinating with suppliers and vendors to maintain quality, cost and delivery targets.
- Buyer: Slazenger
Senior Merchandiser
PRIME APPARELS
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Managed complete merchandising operations covering sampling, sourcing, costing, production and shipment execution.
- Developed and managed products according to buyer specifications, quality standards and delivery requirements.
- Prepared and negotiated garment costing based on fabric consumption, trims.
- Coordinated with fabric, printing, embroidery, and washing vendors to ensure seamless production execution.
- Managed Proto, Fit, PP and Sealing sample processes and followed up on buyer approvals.
- Maintained TNA and production trackers, ensuring adherence to critical delivery timelines for on-time product delivery.
- Identified production risks and coordinated corrective actions with suppliers and production teams.
- Facilitated buyer communication, resolving technical and production-related issues promptly to maintain project momentum.
- buyer Styli, Outzidr, brave soul, Asos, R&B
Merchandiser
POOJA INTERNATIONAL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed UK buyer accounts, overseeing day-to-day merchandising activities to ensure alignment with buyer expectations.
- Coordinated sampling, product development, costing, and production follow-ups to streamline processes and meet project timelines.
- Coordinated sampling, product development, costing and production follow-ups.
- Coordinated with production and value-addition vendors for printing, embroidery and washing.
- Followed up on TNA, sample approvals and bulk production schedules.
- Assisted in resolving production and technical issues to support timely shipment.
- Maintained communication between buyers, factories, and suppliers to facilitate smooth product lifecycle management.
- Key Buyers: NEXT, BHS, Marks & Spencer (M&S)
Assistant Merchandiser
POOJA GARMENTS
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted merchandising team with sampling, TNA management, and production follow-ups to streamline processes.
- Coordinated with production teams and vendors to ensure timely execution of samples and bulk orders, enhancing delivery reliability.
- Facilitated buyer communication, order tracking, and documentation to maintain clarity and efficiency in order management.
- Followed up on fabric, trims and production requirements.
- Supported quality and delivery follow-ups during bulk production.
- Key Buyers: Max India, Max Dubai, Sugar Inc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
Nios
Private 01-2010
12th Standard - Arts
St. Marry Public School
New Delhi 01-2007
10th Standard - Art
St. Marry Public School
New Delhi01-2005
Skills
- Apparel merchandising
- International Buyer Management
- Product development
- Sourcing & Vendor Development
- Garment Costing & Negotiation
- Margin & Consumption Analysis
- TNA planning
- Sample management
- Bulk Production Management
- Production follow-up
- Fabric & Trims Sourcing
- Printing, Embroidery & Washing
- Denim Development & Washes
- Quality & Buyer Compliance
- Supplier Coordination
- Export Documentation & Shipment Coordination
- Team management
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Women’s Western Wear Dresses Tops Tunics Skirts Fashion Garments Denim
FABRIC EXPERTISE
Rayon Cotton Dobby Cotton Crimp Crepe Georgette Denim Woven Fashion Fabrics
DENIM EXPERTISE
Light Wash Mid Wash Dark Wash Enzyme Wash Denim Product Development Denim Sourcing & Wash Development
VALUE-ADDED PROCESSES
Sequins Beading Lace Embroidery Printing Garment Washing Embellishment Development
KEY PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of garment costing, consumption, supplier negotiation and margin optimization.
- Buyer Management: Experienced in managing international buyer requirements, comments, approvals, critical timelines and shipment commitments.
- Product Development: Strong technical understanding of fabrics, garment construction, embellishments, washes and value-added processes.
- Production Management: Experienced in coordinating factories, vendors and production teams to achieve quality, cost and delivery targets.
- Problem Solving: Proactive approach to identifying technical, production and delivery risks and developing practical solutions.
- Execution: Strong ability to manage multiple styles, orders and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced export environment.
Timeline
Senior Merchandiser
CREATIVE CLOTHEX
06.2025 - Current
Senior Merchandiser
PRIME APPARELS
01.2017 - 01.2025
Merchandiser
POOJA INTERNATIONAL
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Merchandiser
POOJA GARMENTS
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
Nios
12th Standard - Arts
St. Marry Public School
10th Standard - Art
St. Marry Public School