GM - Marketing & Merchandising

Job Description

Title: GM - Marketing & Merchandising

Company Name: A Leading Knit Garments Group of Companies

Vacancy: 02

Age: at least 40 years

Location: Dhaka (Uttara)

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 15 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Garments, Textile

Published: 7 Mar 2025

Education:
∎ Masters in Engineering (MEngg) in Textile Technology, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 40 years
∎ At least 5 years experience in a GM role.
∎ Strong leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
∎ Deep knowledge of knit production processes and global apparel trends.
∎ Experience in buyer negotiations, costing strategies, and supplier management.
∎ Proficiency in ERP software & Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
∎ Strong ability to handle multiple buyers and large-scale orders.
∎ Language: Fluent in English & Bengali (spoken and written).
∎ At least 5 years experience in a GM role.
∎ Strong leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
∎ Deep knowledge of knit production processes and global apparel trends.
∎ Experience in buyer negotiations, costing strategies, and supplier management.
∎ Proficiency in ERP software & Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
∎ Strong ability to handle multiple buyers and large-scale orders.
∎ Language: Fluent in English & Bengali (spoken and written).

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Should be capable of new Business Development and promotion with New Buyers.
∎ Develop and maintain long-term business relationships with key buyers, brands, and retailers.
∎ Identify and explore new business opportunities in the knit segments.
∎ Lead pricing negotiations and order confirmation discussions with international buyers.
∎ Analyze market trends and implement strategies to expand the company’s merchandising portfolio.
∎ Oversee the entire order execution process from inquiry to shipment, ensuring on-time delivery.
∎ Ensure proper planning, material sourcing, and production follow-ups to meet buyer expectations.
∎ Monitor and guide the merchandising team to maintain order status updates, sample approvals, and buyer communication.
∎ Solve any issues related to raw materials, production delays, or order modifications.
∎ Work with R&D and design teams to develop new styles, fabrics, and product categories.
∎ Ensure the development of innovative products that meet changing market demands.
∎ Manage relationships with key suppliers for fabric, yarn, trims, and accessories.
∎ Negotiate costs with vendors to optimize profitability while ensuring high quality.
∎ Work closely with production teams to monitor workflow efficiency, capacity planning, and risk management.
∎ Ensure that all orders meet buyer-specific quality control standards and compliance requirements.
∎ Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) teams to conduct in-line and final inspections.
∎ Take corrective actions for quality concerns and ensure production efficiency.
∎ Develop strategies for cost reduction while maintaining product quality.
∎ Monitor profit margins, cost efficiency, and budgeting to optimize business profitability.
∎ Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for the merchandising department.
∎ Conduct training sessions to enhance the skills and efficiency of team members.
∎ Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting to management on ongoing activities and issues.
∎ Should be capable of new Business Development and promotion with New Buyers.
∎ Develop and maintain long-term business relationships with key buyers, brands, and retailers.
∎ Identify and explore new business opportunities in the knit segments.
∎ Lead pricing negotiations and order confirmation discussions with international buyers.
∎ Analyze market trends and implement strategies to expand the company’s merchandising portfolio.
∎ Oversee the entire order execution process from inquiry to shipment, ensuring on-time delivery.
∎ Ensure proper planning, material sourcing, and production follow-ups to meet buyer expectations.
∎ Monitor and guide the merchandising team to maintain order status updates, sample approvals, and buyer communication.
∎ Solve any issues related to raw materials, production delays, or order modifications.
∎ Work with R&D and design teams to develop new styles, fabrics, and product categories.
∎ Ensure the development of innovative products that meet changing market demands.
∎ Manage relationships with key suppliers for fabric, yarn, trims, and accessories.
∎ Negotiate costs with vendors to optimize profitability while ensuring high quality.
∎ Work closely with production teams to monitor workflow efficiency, capacity planning, and risk management.
∎ Ensure that all orders meet buyer-specific quality control standards and compliance requirements.
∎ Work closely with Quality Assurance (QA) teams to conduct in-line and final inspections.
∎ Take corrective actions for quality concerns and ensure production efficiency.
∎ Develop strategies for cost reduction while maintaining product quality.
∎ Monitor profit margins, cost efficiency, and budgeting to optimize business profitability.
∎ Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for the merchandising department.
∎ Conduct training sessions to enhance the skills and efficiency of team members.
∎ Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting to management on ongoing activities and issues.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per company policy

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara)

Company Information:
∎ A Leading Knit Garments Group of Companies

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 6 Apr 2025

Category: Garments/Textile