Job Description

Title: Merchandiser (Sweater)

Company Name: ZXY International

Vacancy: --

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 27 Oct 2024

Education:
∎ Graduate in Apparel Merchandising, Textile Technology or equivalent from a well-reputed institution

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years’ merchandising experience in a reputed buying office or factory in Sweaters
∎ Must have extensive experience of product development, sourcing of materials, costing, production tracking and order execution
∎ Profound knowledge of Sweater garment engineering and production processes is required
∎ Have sound knowledge of yarns and an excellent network of yarn, print, embroidery & trims suppliers
∎ Should be able to source and develop new products independently
∎ Should have excellent understanding of Sweater technical / production process
∎ Should have a passion for product development, an eye for styles/details and fits.
∎ 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 the ability to effectively communicate for raw materials, booking and delivery
∎ Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships 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 multi task and remain organized, meet deadlines
∎ At least 5 years’ merchandising experience in a reputed buying office or factory in Sweaters
∎ Must have extensive experience of product development, sourcing of materials, costing, production tracking and order execution
∎ Technical Job Requirements
∎ Profound knowledge of Sweater garment engineering and production processes is required
∎ Have sound knowledge of yarns and an excellent network of yarn, print, embroidery & trims suppliers
∎ Should be able to source and develop new products independently
∎ Should have excellent understanding of Sweater technical / production process
∎ Should have a passion for product development, an eye for styles/details and fits.
∎ 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 the ability to effectively communicate for raw materials, booking and delivery
∎ Additional Job Requirements
∎ Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships 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 multi task and remain organized, meet deadlines

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Ensure all customer emails are answered within 24hrs and all actions have been taken promptly
∎ Analyze customer progress reports in terms of growth/shortcomings/product and price points, get customer feedback on orders 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
∎ Suggest the right factory for the right product and participate in the factory selection process from sample stage
∎ Take the list of daily issues from each order for each factory and address the problems
∎ Ensure quick decision making by involving the Team Manager / Quality Manager on critical issues
∎ Take the lead on Pre-production meetings
∎ Ensure all customer requirements are met in production based on customer tech packs
∎ Recommend any changes to the products or process improvements, which can help make production friendlier for knitting/linking/construction without changing the aesthetics of the garment
∎ Check the production/QC files is complete prior handing over to the QA department
∎ Conduct production meetings with the factories and QA team as per the allocated time and follow up with the factories on the progress of the orders
∎ Book production space with factories in advance and maintain capacity utilization chart which is to be updated at all times
∎ Select and visit different production, printing, and embroidery factories and build long-term relationships for future orders
∎ Evaluate factory performance regularly, give feedback to the Team Manager concerning factory issues and recommending solutions
∎ Source and develop new factories as per requirements and regularly introduce new products, new yarns, new factories to the team
∎ 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
∎ 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 (Sweater) at our HQ, in the heart of Dhaka. Join our family and build an inspired career you’re proud of.
∎ Job Context The Merchandiser holds the accountability for managing the customer accounts from product development and sampling stage till shipment and payment realization, ensuring seamless execution of daily tasks and timely delivery in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
∎ Job Responsibilities
∎ Ensure all customer emails are answered within 24hrs and all actions have been taken promptly
∎ Analyze customer progress reports in terms of growth/shortcomings/product and price points, get customer feedback on orders 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
∎ Suggest the right factory for the right product and participate in the factory selection process from sample stage
∎ Take the list of daily issues from each order for each factory and address the problems
∎ Ensure quick decision making by involving the Team Manager / Quality Manager on critical issues
∎ Take the lead on Pre-production meetings
∎ Ensure all customer requirements are met in production based on customer tech packs
∎ Recommend any changes to the products or process improvements, which can help make production friendlier for knitting/linking/construction without changing the aesthetics of the garment
∎ Check the production/QC files is complete prior handing over to the QA department
∎ Conduct production meetings with the factories and QA team as per the allocated time and follow up with the factories on the progress of the orders
∎ Book production space with factories in advance and maintain capacity utilization chart which is to be updated at all times
∎ Select and visit different production, printing, and embroidery factories and build long-term relationships for future orders
∎ Evaluate factory performance regularly, give feedback to the Team Manager concerning factory issues and recommending solutions
∎ Source and develop new factories as per requirements and regularly introduce new products, new yarns, new factories to the team
∎ 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

Compensation & Other 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
∎ 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

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Read Before Apply:

A cover letter including a 2-page (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.

A current curriculum vitae.

A portfolio of recent work.

Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following category: direct supervisor, head of HR and peer.

If you are applying online, you are advised to bring the hard copy of the aforementioned Cover Letter with a current curriculum vitae mentioning referees as mentioned above and design/developments portfolio, if you are invited for the interview.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants, we appreciate all interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.