1. Why do you want to be a merchandiser?
Ans: I have always aspired to be a merchandiser since studying textile engineering. It's a dynamic and challenging role that involves collaboration with intelligent professionals, and I thrive in high-pressure environments.
2. What is the trim card?
Ans: A trim card is a document displaying approved trims by attaching all garment trims and accessories. Quality inspectors use it as a guide to identify the correct trims.
3. What is a PO sheet?
Ans: A PO sheet, or Purchase Order sheet, details all aspects of an order, including fabric types, yarn, trims, accessories, quantity, and delivery time.
4. Why does the buyer provide a PO sheet?
Ans: A buyer provides a PO sheet to ensure the manufacturer produces garments according to their specifications, minimizing production errors.
5. What is lead-time?
Ans: Lead-time is the duration between order submission and delivery, typically 90-120 days.
6. What is an L/C?
Ans: An L/C, or letter of credit, is a bank guarantee ensuring that a seller will receive payment from a buyer for goods, specifying all terms for the export order.
7. Why is an L/C required?
Ans: An L/C is required to ensure that the seller receives payment for the goods, providing security for both the buyer and the seller in export-import transactions.
8. What is costing?
Ans: Costing is the process of calculating the total cost of producing a garment, including raw materials, labor, transportation, and general business expenses.
9. What is base fabric?
Ans: Base fabric, or basic fabric, is undyed or grey fabric produced from knitting or weaving, ready to be dyed to the buyer's specified color.
10. What is garment consumption?
Ans: Fabric consumption is the average amount of fabric (measured in meters or kilograms) required to produce a garment.
11. What is an approved sample?
Ans: An approved sample is one made according to the buyer's requirements and approved as meeting all necessary conditions.
12. What is a size sample?
Ans: Size samples are sent to the buyer before bulk production to ensure all sizes are correct according to the measurements.
13. What is a fit sample?
Ans: A fit sample is made to confirm the garment's fit on live models or dummies and to approve construction details.
14. What is the final inspection?
Ans: The final inspection is conducted by a third-party company after garment production to check the quality of the garments.
15. Why is final inspection required?
Ans: Final inspection ensures the completed products are defect-free and high quality before shipment to the buyer.
16. Where do you want to see yourself after five years?
Ans: I aspire to be in a top position within the merchandising department, having gained experience and worked hard to achieve my goals.
