Title: Assistant Manager / Senior Merchandiser (Sweater)
Company Name: ZXY International
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Graduate in Apparel Merchandising, Textile Technology or equivalent from a well reputed institution
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Ensure all customer emails are answered within 24hrs and all actions have been taken promptly
∎ Analyze customer progress reports in terms of growth/shortcomings/product and price points, get customer feedback on orders and close the orders with clarity on cost/ margin
∎ Review new tech packs and developments to identify any critical points and provide the right details to the factory
∎ Suggest the right factory for the right product and participate in the factory selection process from sample stage
∎ Take the list of daily issues from each order for each factory and address the problems
∎ Ensure quick decision making by involving the Team Manager / Quality Manager on critical issues
∎ Take the lead on Pre-production meetings
∎ Ensure all customer requirements are met in production based on customer tech packs
∎ Recommend any changes to the products or process improvements, which can help make production friendlier for knitting/linking/construction without changing the aesthetics of the garment
∎ Check the production/QC files is complete prior handing over to the QA department
∎ Conduct production meetings with the factories and QA team as per the allocated time and follow up with the factories on the progress of the orders
∎ Book production space with factories in advance and maintain capacity utilization chart which is to be updated at all times
∎ Select and visit different production, printing, and embroidery factories and build long-term relationships for future orders
∎ Evaluate factory performance regularly, give feedback to the Team Manager concerning factory issues and recommending solutions
∎ Source and develop new factories as per requirements and regularly introduce new products, new yarns, new factories to the team
∎ 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
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 7 years' merchandising experience in a reputed buying office or factory in Sweaters
∎ Must have extensive experience of product development, sourcing of materials, costing, production tracking and order execution
∎ Candidates should have experience in handling American Retailers and Brands
∎ Having prior work experience with the brands GAP or Banana Republic will get preference
∎ Technical Job Requirements:
∎ Profound knowledge of Sweater garment engineering and production processes is required
∎ Have sound knowledge of yarns and an excellent network of yarn, print, embroidery & trims suppliers
∎ Should be able to source and develop new products independently
∎ Should have excellent understanding of Sweater technical / production process
∎ Should have a passion for product development, an eye for styles/details and fits.
∎ 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 the ability to effectively communicate for raw materials, booking and delivery
∎ Additional Job Requirements:
∎ Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships 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 (Especially, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
∎ Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently
∎ Ability to multi task and remain organized, meet deadlines
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position
∎ 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
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 11 Sep 2021
Company Information:
∎ 18 Aug 2021
∎ ZXY International
Category: Garments/Textile
Source: bdjobs.com