Garment Merchandising Manager

Job Description

Title: Garment Merchandising Manager

Company Name: Constellation Sourcing Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 5 years

• Bachelor/Honors

• At least 5 years

Garment Merchandising Manager

The Garment Merchandising Manager is responsible for driving new and existing business, end-to-end merchandising operations for assigned customers. The role ensures effective product development, accurate costing, smooth end-to-end order execution, quality compliance, and on-time shipment in line with buyer requirements.

This position serves as a key interface between buyers, factories, and internal teams to drive commercial success, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Buyer & Account Management

• Acquire new buyers and drive existing business

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned buyers and brands

• Manage all buyer communications related to development, costing, sampling, production, and shipment

• Understand and ensure adherence to buyer standards, compliance requirements, and commercial expectations

• Support buyer meetings, presentations, and seasonal development activities

Product Development & Costing

• Coordinate seasonal product development with design, sourcing, and factory teams

• Prepare accurate, competitive costings and conduct price negotiations with suppliers when required

• Source appropriate fabrics, trims, and accessories aligned with buyer quality, cost, and lead-time targets

• Ensure timely submission of all samples (Proto, Fit, SMS, PP, Size Set, TOP)

Order Management & Production Follow-Up

• Review and confirm purchase orders (POs) and manage production timelines

• Conduct and lead pre-production (PP) meetings to ensure clear execution guidelines

• Monitor production status, capacity planning, and adherence to the critical path

• Identify potential risks proactively and implement corrective actions to avoid delays

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure buyer quality standards are clearly communicated and properly implemented

• Coordinate inline, final, and pre-shipment inspections

• Work closely with QA teams and factories to resolve quality issues efficiently

• Ensure factories meet compliance, social, and sustainability requirements

Shipment & Documentation

• Coordinate shipment schedules with factories, forwarders, and buyers

• Ensure accuracy of shipping documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, BL,  etc.)

• Track shipment status and support timely handover to buyers

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors

• Support supplier onboarding, evaluation, and performance monitoring

• Align suppliers with buyer expectations on quality, cost, lead time, and compliance

Team Leadership & Internal Coordination

• Lead, coach, and develop merchandising teams (Senior Merchandisers / Merchandisers)

• Allocate workloads and monitor individual and team performance

• Coordinate closely with QA, compliance, logistics, finance, and sourcing teams

• Drive process improvements and best practices.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing (Knit / Woven / Denim / Outerwear )

• Excellent costing, negotiation .

• Strong understanding of production planning and critical path management

• Ability to manage multiple buyers, styles, and deadlines under pressure

• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem-solving ability with high attention to detail

• Proven leadership and people-management capabilities

• Familiarity with ERP or merchandising systems

• Strong supplier network across multiple product categories and price points

• Existing buyer contacts will be an added advantage

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• merchandise shipped was produced in strict compliance with all applicable laws 100%

•  On time delivery 98%

• Ensure high quality levels 98%

• Cost competitiveness and margin control

• Buyer satisfaction and repeat business

• Team building, productivity, and development