Merchandiser (Product Development) - Knit & Woven

Job Description

Title: Merchandiser (Product Development) - Knit & Woven

Company Name: ZXY International

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

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

Graduate in Textile Manufacturing or Apparel Merchandising from a well reputed institution

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

• At least 5 years merchandising/product development experience, preferably in a reputed buying office in Knits/Woven category.

• Must have extensive experience of product development, sourcing of materials, costing of small/large volume orders, and various styles orders independently.

• Must be knowledgeable of garments construction and costing, specifically Knit/Woven fabric properties, fabric printing, and surface applications (e.g., heat transfer, embroideries, screen-printing).

Technical Job Requirements

• Profound knowledge of Knit/Woven garment engineering and production processes is required.

• Have sound knowledge of fabrics and an excellent network of fabric, print, embroidery & trims suppliers.

• Should have excellent understanding of technical / production process

• Should have a passion for product development, an eye for styles/details and fits.

• Should be able to handle MIS entries

• Must be capable to handle buyers independently in tremendous pressure with aggressive marketing attitude

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

• Good understanding of core business aspects

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

Additional Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships and 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 Merchandiser (Product Development) at our HQ, in the heart of Dhaka. Join our family and build an inspired career you’re proud of.

Job Context

The Merchandiser (Product Development) holds the accountability for working closely with our customers, partner factories and suppliers to develop our product range for both Knit & Woven categories. The incumbent will be responsible for driving product development focusing on fit, component development, quality, cost, performance / durability, and sourcing.

Job Responsibilities

• Independently manage research and product development, understand latest fashion trends, and develop customer specific collections

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

• Understand customer requirements and closely work with design team to manage the correct samples within timelines and quality

• Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities

• Accomplish and oversee the merchandising cycle (File / Record keeping / Sampling / T&As / QA file making etc.)

• Engage in costing and price negotiation with customers and vendors and prepare costing sheets with all the necessary breakdowns from factories

• 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

• Coordinate and monitor quality of the product through quality personnel

• Follow-up TNA on regular basis to ensure on-time delivery with right quality and quantity

• Select and visit different fabric/textile mills, production, printing, washing factories and build long-term relationships for current and future orders

• Regularly evaluate factory performance and source and develop new factories as per requirements

• Coordinate all phases of development utilizing the available resources

• Recommend any changes to the products or process improvements, which can help make production friendlier for construction without changing the aesthetics of the garment

• Analyze customer progress report in terms of growth/shortcomings/product and price points, get customer feedback on inquiries and close the orders with clarity on cost/ margin

• Review new tech packs and developments to identify any critical points and provide the right details to the factory

• 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

• Identify areas for improvement and develop/adapt new ways of working

Remuneration & Benefits

• 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