Yarn

** What is Yarn?

Yarn maybe defines as linear assemblage of fibers or filament formed into a continuous strand. Have textile like characteristics the textile like characteristics referred to include good tensile strength and high flexibility. 

Classification of yarn

 1.       Staple yarn

2.       Combed yarn

3.       Carded yarn

4.       Worsted yarn

5.       Woolen yarn

Classification of Fibers

Merchandiser Job Duties and Responsibility.

• To handle different buyer’s orders independently.
• To make costing, TNA, sourcing of Trims & accessories, fabrics
• To maintain liaison with buyers and PP & QA department
• Candidates will have to communicate with buyers, work out price, arrange sample, negotiate prices, finalize orders, book fab/trims, ensure timely production & shipment
• We are looking for Senior Merchandisers who have a minimum of 5 years experience in the same position working with reputable companies.
• Product development & drive execution by the managing and interacting with cross functional team.
• Overall responsibilities to look at designated accounts assigned by the management and provide updates.
• Development of new accounts
• Negotiating order prices
• To make effective negotiating of costing with the buyer/buying office(s) to take the order thereby excel product & account wise revenue & profit.
• Preparation of production and marketing plans.
• Co-ordinate with production team in order to deliver on time shipment.
• Fixation of production rates.
• Follow up with planning/production/commercial team & ensure shipment move on time.
• Follow up with commercial on correct shipping documents, shipment advice and payment.
• Liaison with commercial team about documents undertakes all formalities (sending shipping sample etc) and updates buyer.
• Candidate should be able to communicate with buyers by E-mail and verbally in English language.
• Able to work in fast-paced and high-volume business.
• Maintains all relevant merchandising communication, order files, reports etc. required for processing orders efficiently.
• Minimum 5/6 years experience on Knit/Woven garments merchandising in a reputed organization and also experience stock garments
• Must have the capability to independently look after all customer/Buyer/Supplier
• Should have sound knowledge of costing, products, fabrics, Fashionable Wash, accessories, trims, fashion trends etc
• Technically sound on Fabric Quality, Consumption & Pricing.
• Good knowledge about products, Stock and also have good factory sourcing and stock sourcing capability,
• Proper execution of sampling/QC according to planned “Time and Action Plan” on regular basis to ensure on time submission with right quality and quantity.
• Supervise the merchandising team/QC team/Sample Section in order to perform the day to day function and accomplish the required objectives.
• Possess high degree of correspondence skills & analytical ability.
• Should be able to work on own initiative under pressure.
• Should be able to anticipate and provide solutions to the problems.
• Should be able to speak and write English fluently.
• Willing to travel to the factory frequently.
• The main responsibility will be processing orders independently handle.
• Interacting with the buyers directly for any clarifications & getting all required approvals within the target dates.
• Implementing new concepts & techniques to ensure high efficiency & smooth process flow & well In time approvals.
• Constantly guiding the teams keeping in mind the bulk production & the challenges during the bulk production – at the same time ensuring high quality, high efficiency & high productivity.
• Able to handle several numbers of orders/styles at a time independently.
• Proper execution of orders according to planned “Time and Action Plan” on regular basis to ensure on time shipment with right quality and quantity.
• Determine appropriate price quotations so that the company can ensure sales orders and maintain profitability.
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AQL

*** What is AQL?

AQL Means acceptable quality level or limit. The AQL is the maximum percent defect for the purpose of sampling inspection. It can be consider satisfactory as a product average. Depending on the price and item the widely used in apparel industry AQL system re 1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.5 & 10.

For example-for low price items and children wears. AQL is of 6.5 and 10. However, for higher price items AQL is of 2.5 and 4.0.

Formula of AQL =       Numbers of defective products x 100          

         Total numbers of inspected product                  =%

                           =    50X100                                                                                                    

                                 1000

Here, AQL is 5%

Standard Chart of AQL.

Garments Qty	AQL
Buyer Standard	0.5%	1%	1.5%	2.5%	4.0%	6.5%
501-1200 Pcs	80-1	80-2	80-3	80-5	80-7	80-10
1201-3200 Pcs	125-2	125-3	125-5	125-7	125-10	125-14
3201-10000 Pcs	200-3	200-5	200-7	200-10	200-14	200-21
10001-35000 Pcs	315-5	315-7	315-10	315-14	315-21	315-21
35001-150000 Pcs	500-7	500-10	500-14	500-21	315-21	200-21