Position: Merchandiser (Activewear & Retail)

Vacancy: Not Specific

Responsibilities:

• Independently execute the Activewear and Retail product development, understand latest fashion trends, source new yarns and develop customer-specific collections
• Ensure smooth communications with customers and suppliers on day to day merchandising activities and approvals
• Continuously update the fabrics, trims, print embroideries, washes and stitch library including technical data and price idea for easy reference
• Understand customer requirements and closely work with design team to manage the correct samples within time and quality
• Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
• Ensure production and samples follow up with factories and related procedures
• Communicate with buyers on day to day merchandising activities and approvals
• Prepare the QA files for on time handover for both buyer and ZXY QA
• Source trims, accessories, and fabrics (both overseas and local)
• Prepare costing sheets with all the necessary breakdowns from factories
• Arrange lab dip, trims, bulk fabric color, and quality testing for customer approval
• Work closely with the fabric mills and suppliers ahead of design packs to develop new fabrics and finishes to reduce lead time
• Follow-up TNA on regular basis to ensure on-time delivery with right quality and quantity
• Visit factories regularly to get market intelligence
• Coordinate and monitor quality of the product through quality personnel
• Place forwarder booking through logistics and monitor the shipment of the products
• Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization

Education Requirements:

Graduate in Textile Manufacturing / Apparel Merchandising from a well reputed institute

Additional Qualification:

• At least 4 years' merchandising experience in a reputed buying office or factory in activewear and retail category
• Must be knowledgeable of garments construction and costing, specifically activewear/sportswear fabric properties, fabric printing, and surface applications (e.g., heat transfer, embroideries, screen-printing).
• Must have extensive experience of product development, sourcing of materials, costing, production tracking and execution of orders independently
• Candidates with experience in handling Retailers and Brands would be preferred
• Profound knowledge of Activewear and Retail garment engineering and production processes is required
• Have sound knowledge of Polyester fabrics and an excellent network of fabric, print, embroidery & trims suppliers
• Should be able to source and develop new products independently
• Should have excellent understanding of Knit technical / production process
• Should have a passion for product development, an eye for styles/details and fits.
• Should be able to handle MIS entries
• Must be capable to handle buyers independently in tremendous pressure with aggressive marketing attitude
• Must have skills in examining and establishing proper merchandising operations and procedures
• Good understanding of core business aspects
• Should have ideas about effective communication for raw materials booking and delivery
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships and work as a team
• Should be well-groomed, smart and energetic
• Strong presentation and delivery skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for perfection
• Excellent written and verbal communication both in Bangla and English
• IT proficiency - advance level skill is a MUST in MS Office package (Specially, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently
• Ability to multitask and remain organized, meet deadlines

Experience:

4 Years

Salary:

Negotiable

Company Benefits:

• Group life & Hospitalization insurance
• Contributory Provident Fund
• Pick and Drop facility
• Corporate mobile ceiling
• Subsidized lunch facility at corporate Canteen
• State of the art Passion Café
• World class work environment

Gender:

Both males and females are allowed to apply

Job Type:

Full Time

Job location:

Anywhere in Bangladesh

Deadline:

29-05-2021

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