Merchandiser – Knits

Job Description

Title: Merchandiser – Knits

Company Name: Olympia International Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Salary: Tk. 40000 - 50000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Buying House

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Buying House

Job Context

Olympia International Ltd is an international apparel group producing knitwear for in-house brands and external customers across Europe, UK, and the USA.

We are looking for a Knit Merchandiser who can confidently manage the end-to-end order process, from development and sampling through bulk production and shipment, working closely with factories, quality, and commercial teams.

This role requires strong knit product understanding, hands-on factory coordination, and the ability to solve problems quickly in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Sampling

• Coordinate knit development, sampling, and approvals (SMS, PP, size sets as required)

• Work closely with factories on:

  • Yarn & fabric selection

  • GSM, shrinkage, and fabric behaviour

  • Construction and finishing details

• Track sample comments and ensure accurate implementation

Order & Production Management

• Manage confirmed knit orders from order placement to shipment

• Follow the Time & Action (T&A) calendar and proactively flag risks

• Coordinate with:

  • Factories

  • Quality teams

  • Internal merchandising & commercial teams

• Ensure production milestones are achieved on time

Technical & Quality Coordination

• Work closely with the Knit Quality Manager / Technical team

• Ensure:

  • Approved fabrics and specs are followed

  • Measurement and construction consistency

  • Correct trims, labels, and packing standards

• Support inline and pre-final quality processes where required

Factory Communication & Visits

• Act as the primary day-to-day contact between Olympia and knit factories

• Visit factories regularly to:

  • Review production status

  • Resolve technical or quality issues

  • Support bulk readiness

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain clear and accurate records:

  • Sample status

  • Bulk status

  • Shipment readiness

• Share regular production updates with internal teams

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4–7 years’ experience as a Knit Merchandiser

• Experience working with:

  • Knit fabrics (single jersey, rib, interlock, fleece, pique, etc.)

  • Export-oriented garment factories or buying houses

• Good understanding of:

  • Knit production processes

  • Fabric behaviour (shrinkage, GSM variation, twist)

  • Sampling and approval workflows

• Comfortable coordinating multiple orders and factories

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills (factory & internal teams)

• Well-organised and detail-oriented

• Confident problem-solver

• Able to work under pressure and tight timelines

• Proficient in MS Excel and basic reporting