Junior Merchandiser

Job Description

Title: Junior Merchandiser

Company Name: ZXY International

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years

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

• 2 to 3 years

• 2-3 years’ Merchandising experience in a reputed buying office or factory in both Knit & Woven category

• Must have experience of fabrics, product development, accessories, costing etc.

• We highly encourage female candidates to apply for the position

• Should be able to handle MIS entries

• Good knowledge in costing and knowing the current yarn prices in the market

• Should have excellent understanding of technical / production process

• Must have skills in examining and establishing proper merchandising operations and procedures

• Should have ideas about effective communication for raw materials, booking and delivery

• 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 multitask and remain organized, meet deadlines

• ZXY International, a global apparel sourcing company, has been established with a clear mission to be unique, innovative, redefine global sourcing standards, as well as be the best sourcing partner in the apparel sector. Today, we have an empowered team of over 800 colleagues across international locations of Bangladesh, Turkey, India, Pakistan and Egypt; each team member is committed to our “Passion for Perfection” motto.

• Grab the opportunity to be a part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with professional and personal development opportunities. Make a real difference on a global scale and shape a sustainable and fulfilling career path.

• We are currently hiring for the position of Junior Merchandiser at our HQ, in the heart of Dhaka. Join our family and build an inspired career you’re proud of.

Job Context

• The Junior Merchandiser will be accountable for working closely with the team and ensuring effective follow up from product development and sampling stage till shipment ensuring seamless execution of daily tasks and timely dispatch in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow up on production and samples with factories and ensure related procedures

• Support in the preparation of the QA files to hand it over on time for both buyer and QA

• Execute steps in the merchandising cycle (File / Record keeping / Sampling / TNAs / QA file making / Production follow ups / Shipment booking)

• Execute trims, accessories, fabric sourcing (overseas and local)

• Coordinate and monitor quality of the product through quality personnel

• Study enquiry received with senior merchant

• Study tech packs thoroughly

• Follow-up for development samples, artwork approvals, fabric approvals etc.

• Prepare costing sheets with all the necessary breakdowns from factories

• Communicate with factories on lab dip, fabric, proto submission based on set timelines

• Monitor production as per T&A

• Ensure smooth communication with customers and suppliers on day-to-day merchandising activities and approvals

• Liaise with the fabric mills and suppliers ahead of design packs to develop new fabrics and finishes to reduce lead time

• Ensure all suppliers are using nominated sources for trims

• Provide monthly intelligence report to the business on actual and potential rises and falls in current cost factors

• Visit factories regularly to get market intelligence

• Ensure and monitor shipment of the product

• 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