Merchandiser - Knit Garments

Job Description

Title: Merchandiser - Knit Garments

Company Name: Bridge Apparels Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: 30 to 40 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 40000 - 45000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Fashion Design, Business Administration, or any other discipline.

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments

• Age 30 to 40 years

2–5+ years of hands-on experience in vendor management, order execution, costing, or retail inventory tracking.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Costing and Calculation: Ability to calculate fabric consumption, trims, labor, washing, and overhead costs.

• Product and Tech Pack Knowledge: Strong understanding of product specifications, sizing, materials, garment construction, and quality standards.

• Computer and Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, especially advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and reporting templates). Familiarity with apparel design or ERP/inventory tools, such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.

• Supply Chain and Critical Path Tracking: Ability to manage timelines from raw material sourcing and sample approvals through bulk production and final shipment.

• Communication and Negotiation: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including fluent English for international buyer and vendor coordination. Ability to negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and payment terms.

• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Ability to take ownership of orders and resolve factory-floor bottlenecks, inspection issues, and changing requirements.

• Time Management and Multitasking: Ability to track multiple active orders simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Coordinate with vendors and support order execution.

• Calculate garment costing, including fabric consumption, trims, labor, washing, and overheads.

• Review product specifications, tech packs, sizing, materials, construction, and quality requirements.

• Track critical-path timelines from raw material sourcing and sample approval to bulk production and final shipment.

• Coordinate with buyers and vendors regarding pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.

• Monitor order progress and help resolve production bottlenecks, inspection issues, and changes in requirements.

• Maintain order, costing, and progress reports using MS Office and relevant systems.