Merchandiser (Sweater)

Job Description

Title: Merchandiser (Sweater)

Company Name: Cobalt Fashion Bangladesh Ltd.

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Multinational Companies, Garments, Buying House

• Bachelor/Honors

• 4 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Multinational Companies, Garments, Buying House

• Product Knowledge: Strong expertise in sweaters.

• Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of sweater production and related processes.

• Key Competencies:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with suppliers, teams, and customers.

  • Proven negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

  • Creativity in product presentation and promotional strategies.

  • Effective time and project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

  • Excellent team collaboration and customer orientation.

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing market trends and retail demands.

  • Learning agility with a proactive approach to new merchandising techniques and technologies.

• Keep abreast of Customers’ needs and responsible for sourcing market development, reviewing and proposing to add or exit suppliers.
• Communicate with buyers on a regular basis to provide up-to-date info with regard to the status of production and shipment of garments.
• Coordinate for supplier development and supplier briefing, seasonal supplier evaluation and seasonal capacity blocking for production.
• Follow the guidelines on the assigned product categories and being the key communicator for the assigned product areas in the business stream.
• Ensure satisfactory execution of all POs placed for his/ her category to meet all commercial KPIs: OTD, RTS, Conformity, Lead Time, etc.
• Coordinate the sourcing communication for assigned product group/division.
• Coordinate all operational activities from proto sample development, costing and production tracking, fabric and trim development etc.
• Communicate order details and requirements to suppliers / production units and manage and control the whole process pre and post order placement ensuring quantity, quality, order specification and delivery dates are achieved.
• Coordinate the Price Negotiation with suppliers as designated by the Sr. Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandise Manager/Merchandise Manager.
• Provide clarity and input to the line manager and cross functional parties (eg: QA/Technical Teams) on order status and supplier capabilities.
• Responsible for tracking critical path, forecasting delays and course corrective action if needed with proactive action plans to ensure On Time Delivery.
• Identify and diagnose production problems and work with suppliers to present alternatives to buyers and line seniors.
• Responsible for production in the assigned factories and maintain liaison with QA Depts/Factory Mgt Team for quality, inspections, delivery deadlines etc.
• General administrative work as or when required.