General Manager (GM) - Merchandising
Job Description
Title: General Manager (GM) - Merchandising
Company Name: Lotto, Licensee-Express Leather Products Ltd.
Vacancy: --
Age: Na
Job Location: Gazipur
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
- At least 15 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Tannery/Footwear
Published: 2025-11-24
Application Deadline: 2025-12-24
Education:
Requirements:
- At least 15 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Retail Store, Tannery/Footwear
Skills Required:
Additional Requirements:
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum 15–20 years’ experience in merchandising, preferably in Footwear, Apparel, or Fashion Retail.
Strong background in multi-channel merchandising (Retail/Franchise/Wholesale).
Proven expertise in production planning, stock control and product development coordination.
Excellent analytical skills with a strong command of sales forecasting and inventory management.
Leadership ability to manage and develop high-performing merchandising teams.
Strong communication, planning and decision-making skills.
Responsibilities & Context:
About the Role
Express Leather Products Ltd. is looking for a highly skilled and strategic General Manager – Merchandising to lead the full merchandising operations across all business channels, including Retail, Franchise, Wholesale and Institutional sales. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving product strategy, planning, product development coordination, inventory management and seasonal merchandising operations to maximise sales, margin and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Strategy & SOP Development
Develop, implement and standardise SOPs, documentation and formats for the merchandising department.
Ensure smooth coordination and compliance across all merchandising activities.
Merchandising Leadership
Lead, direct, supervise and control all merchandising operations across Footwear, Apparel and Accessories.
Guide the merchandising team in developing seasonal product lines and collections.
Sales, Production & Stock Planning
Prepare seasonal estimates, including:
Sales: Sales pairs, turnover, and profit margins.
Production: Estimates for own factory, local outsourcing, and imports.
Stock: Monthly stock forecasts by product category and channel.
Conduct monthly sales and stock analysis and implement corrective strategies.
Product Development & Production Coordination
Collaborate with Product Development and Factory teams on new product projects, innovations and timely production.
Lead production planning for in-house manufacturing and external sourcing based on OTB (Open-to-Buy) estimates.
Distribution & Channel Management
Plan and manage product distribution across Retail, Franchise, Wholesale and Institutional channels.
Initiate and manage seasonal promotions, markdowns and pricing revisions.
Budget & Inventory Control
Oversee budgeting and stock management across all channels and product categories.
Ensure optimised inventory levels to support sales demand while minimising excess stock.
Job Other Benifits:
Compensation & Other Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with two leading global fashion brands. A creative and growth-oriented work environment.
Salary Review: Yearly, Festival Bonus: 2, T/A and D/A, Provident fund, Group life Insurance, Hospitalization Benefit, Profit share and other admissible benefits as per company policy.
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Work Place: Work at office
Company Information:
Gender: Male and Female can apply
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Category: Supply Chain/ Procurement
Interested By University
| University | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| National University | 11.11% |
| University of Dhaka | 11.11% |
| University of Rajshahi | 3.17% |
| North South University | 3.17% |
| IBA, Dhaka University | 3.17% |
| International Islamic University, Chittagong | 2.38% |
| 2.38% | |
| University of Science and Technology, Chittagong | 1.59% |
| Jahangirnagar University | 1.59% |
| University of Scholars | 1.59% |
Interested By Age Range
| Age Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 20-30 | 3.97% |
| 31-35 | 3.97% |
| 36-40 | 14.29% |
| 40+ | 77.78% |
Interested By Salary Range
| Salary Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 0-20K | 5.65% |
| 20K-30K | 1.61% |
| 30K-40K | 1.61% |
| 50K+ | 91.13% |
Interested By Experience Range
| Experience Range | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 0 years (Freshers) | 7.14% |
| 0.1 - 1 years | 0.79% |
| 1.1 - 3 years | 7.14% |
| 3.1 - 5 years | 3.17% |
| 5+ years | 81.75% |
