Manager - Merchandiser

Job Description

Title: Manager - Merchandiser

Company Name: MERIDIAN BD

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters from reputed public universities.
∎ Candidates having professional degree in Marketing would be given preference.

Job Context:
∎ Manager - Merchandiser (Woven, Knit & sweater for Export Oriented Buying Office)
∎ Our headquarter is in the U.S. and we have a corporation in Korea as part of our headquarter. We have a Vietnamese office and an Indonesian office under our Korean company. Our buyer in U.S.A based and our focus is all kind of uniform order as well.
∎ The incumbent will be responsible for interfacing with the buyers and manufacturers from order analysis to shipment to ensure the execution of orders perfectly as per the costing and pricing in a timely manner.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Independently manage Woven and Knit product development, understand latest fashion trends, source new yarns and develop customer specific collections
∎ Ensure smooth communications with customers and suppliers on day to day merchandising activities and approvals
∎ Continuously update the woven/knit fabrics, trims, print embroideries, washes and stitch library including technical data and price idea for easy reference
∎ Understand customer requirements and closely work with design team to manage the correct samples within time and quality
∎ Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
∎ Production and samples follow up with factories and related procedures
∎ Communicate with buyers on day to day merchandising activities and approvals
∎ Preparation of the QA files to hand it over on time for both buyer and our QA
∎ Accomplish merchandising cycle (File / Record keeping / Sampling / TNAs / QA file making / Production follow ups / Shipment booking)
∎ Trims, accessories, fabric sourcing (overseas and local)
∎ Prepare costing sheets with all the necessary breakdowns from factories
∎ Communicate with factories on lab dip, fabric, proto submission based on set timelines
∎ To work 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
∎ Coordinate and monitor quality of the product through quality personnel
∎ Ensure and monitor shipment of the product
∎ Study tech packs thoroughly
∎ Factory sourcing with approval
∎ Maintain Time and Action (T&A) plan
∎ 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:
∎ Experience 12-15 year(s)
∎ At least 4-5 years merchandising experience in a reputed buying office or factory
∎ Must have extensive experience of product development, accessories, costing and execution of orders independently
∎ Candidates with experience in handling Retailers and Brands would be preferred
∎ Should be able to handle MIS entries
∎ Good knowledge in costing and knowing the current fabrics prices in the market
∎ The candidate should be technically sound in Garments costing & manufacturing process
∎ Very sound knowledge in Woven/Knit fabrics
∎ Should have excellent understanding of woven/knit technical / production process
∎ Must be capable to handle buyers independently in tremendous pressure with aggressive marketing attitude
∎ Able to handle three to four customers at a time
∎ 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 (Specially, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
∎ Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently
∎ Ability to multi task and remain organized, meet deadlines

Salary:
∎ Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position.

Application Deadline: January 21, 2020

Company Information:
∎ MERIDIAN BD

Category: Garments/Textile