Merchandising Programs
About Merchandising
Businesses thrive on efficient management and organizational prowess. An industry as dynamic as Fashion Industry that adheres to changing trends and seasons in particular, relies greatly on its Merchandising department.
Merchandising is a backbone of any fashion/ textile business. Merchandising involves all the activities from conceptualizing, manufacturing, distributing, and selling the right product to the right consumers. The job of a merchandiser requires technical knowledge of all the processes like manufacturing, sourcing, business management, marketing techniques, costing & finance, etc., and the ability to think creatively to be ahead of its competitors. Considering the increasing demand for fashion products, the industry offers plenty of opportunities for apparel merchandisers.
SIDT is one of the topmost apparel merchandising colleges to offer full time as well as part time apparel merchandising courses.
After completing Diploma in Merchandising, various opportunities open up with strong career prospects.
Apparel Merchandising (PGDAM) / (In collaboration with the University of Mumbai’s GICED)
PG Diploma in Apparel Merchandising is SIDT’s flagship program in collaboration with the University of Mumbai’s GICED.
Amongst all the Apparel Merchandising Colleges in Mumbai, SIDT is the only institute to offer such a comprehensive program in merchandising which covers all the areas of Apparel Merchandising.
After completing PG Diploma in Apparel Merchandising one can take up managerial positions in Manufacturing sector, Retail Sector or in the areas of Fashion Branding and Marketing.
Part Time Diploma in Apparel Merchandising is one of the most popular Apparel Merchandising courses. It is specially curated for working professionals and focuses on Manufacturing and Export procedure in the Apparel Industry. This course is ideal for those looking forward to enhance their skills and advance their career in the fashion industry.
Career Opportunities in Merchandising:
Retail Merchandiser: Retail Merchandiser works for Retail companies and overlooks all the activities like planning, budgeting, sourcing, procuring, inventory management, sales promotions etc.
Visual Merchandiser: Visual Merchandiser plans and executes store layouts and displays for individual stores as well as for the entire chain of the Retail brand. He uses technical as well as creative skills to set up the store that enhances the shopping experience for the consumers.
Category Manager: Category Managers work with large retail brands. They plan assortment for their product category and look after the pricing, the promotions as well as the inventory management.
Supply Chain Manager: Fashion Industry that follows seasonal trends, timely availability of products is extremely crucial for the success of the business. Supply chain manager looks after the logistics management to ensure the same.
Production Merchandiser: Production merchandiser works with large manufacturing companies. The main responsibility is to plan and oversee manufacturing of bulk orders. He ensures cost effective timely manufacturing process, adhering to the quality standards.
Export Merchandiser: Export Merchandiser coordinates with overseas buyers and looks after all the documentation process that is involved in the process of exports.
E-commerce Merchandiser: Ecommerce merchandisers work with ecommerce brands on optimizing product placement, digital storefronts, SEO, analysis of customer and sales data etc.
Retail Buyer: Retail buyer plans and selects merchandise for retail store that caters to the needs of its targeted customers.
Fashion Merchandiser: Fashion Merchandiser works with fashion brands alongside designers. Trend forecasting for the brand, coordinating with designers, and manufacturers, sampling etc. are their main responsibilities.