Merchandiser

Job Description

Title: Merchandiser

Company Name: Moontaha Group

Vacancy: 2

Age: 28 to 45 years

Job Location: Chattogram

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

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

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Textile Engineering

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

• Age 28 to 45 years
• Only Male

Job Context:
This role is focused on the Bangladesh domestic retail fashion market. It requires hands-on experience with local fashion/lifestyle brands and factory-level coordination. Candidates with purely export-oriented merchandising backgrounds may not be the right fit for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Manage end-to-end product development, from design concept to final production

• Develop, review, and approve samples, ensuring accuracy in fit, measurements, fabric, color, and construction details

• Contribute to new product launches and seasonal collection planning in line with market trends and brand direction

Costing & Pricing

• Prepare detailed product costings and ensure products meet target margins and competitive retail price points

• Apply strong negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing with suppliers and manufacturers

• Analyze local retail pricing strategies to keep products competitively positioned in the market

Sourcing

• Source fabrics, trims, accessories, and other materials from both local and international suppliers

• Build and maintain strong, reliable relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and sourcing partners

• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery reliability

Production Coordination

• Coordinate closely with design, production, quality, and sourcing teams to ensure smooth and timely product development

• Monitor production timelines at the factory level and proactively resolve sourcing, costing, or development-related issues

• Ensure garment construction and production processes align with brand quality standards

Market Research & Trend Analysis

• Research market trends, customer preferences, and competitor products within the Bangladesh fashion retail space

• Translate market insights into actionable product and pricing recommendations

• Stay updated on emerging fashion trends relevant to the local retail customer base

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate merchandising documentation, costing sheets, and development trackers using Microsoft Excel

• Provide regular updates to management on product development status, costing, and sourcing progress

Other

• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

Candidate Requirements (as specified):

• Male candidates only, age 28+

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Merchandising, Product Development, or Sourcing

• Must have local fashion brand/garments experience with factory-level exposure

• Strong knowledge of apparel costing, fabric sourcing, trims, and garment construction

• Solid understanding of the Bangladesh fashion retail market and pricing strategy

• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

• Proficient in MS Excel and merchandising documentation