Merchandiser (Woven & Knit) - (Re-Advertisement)

Job Description

Title: Merchandiser (Woven & Knit) - (Re-Advertisement)

Company Name: ZXY International

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Textile Graduate in Apparel Merchandising or equivalent of Fashion Diploma

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Independently manage Woven and Knit product development, understand latest fashion trends, source new yarns and develop customer specific collections
∎ Ensure smooth communications with customers and suppliers on day to day merchandising activities and approvals
∎ Continuously update the woven/knit fabrics, trims, print embroideries, washes and stitch library including technical data and price idea for easy reference
∎ Understand customer requirements and closely work with design team to manage the correct samples within time and quality
∎ Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
∎ Production and samples follow up with factories and related procedures
∎ Communicate with buyers on day to day merchandising activities and approvals
∎ Preparation of the QA files to hand it over on time for both buyer and our QA
∎ Accomplish merchandising cycle (File / Record keeping / Sampling / TNAs / QA file making / Production follow ups / Shipment booking)
∎ Trims, accessories, fabric sourcing (overseas and local)
∎ Prepare costing sheets with all the necessary breakdowns from factories
∎ Communicate with factories on lab dip, fabric, proto submission based on set timelines
∎ To work with the fabric mills and suppliers ahead of design packs to develop new fabrics and finishes to reduce lead time
∎ 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
∎ Visit factories regularly to get market intelligence
∎ Coordinate and monitor quality of the product through quality personnel
∎ Ensure and monitor shipment of the product
∎ Study tech packs thoroughly
∎ Factory sourcing with approval
∎ Maintain Time and Action (T&A) plan
∎ 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

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years merchandising experience in a reputed buying office or factory
∎ Must have extensive experience of product development, accessories, costing and execution of orders independently
∎ Candidates with experience in handling Retailers and Brands would be preferred
∎ Should be able to handle MIS entries
∎ Good knowledge in costing and knowing the current fabrics prices in the market
∎ The candidate should be technically sound in Garments costing & manufacturing process
∎ Very sound knowledge in Woven/Knit fabrics
∎ Should have excellent understanding of woven/knit technical / production process
∎ Must be capable to handle buyers independently in tremendous pressure with aggressive marketing attitude
∎ Able to handle three to four customers at a time
∎ Must have skills in examining and establishing proper merchandising operations and procedures
∎ Should have ideas about effective communication 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 (Specially, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
∎ Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently
∎ Ability to multi task and remain organized, meet deadlines

Salary:
∎ Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ 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

Application Deadline: February 8, 2020

Company Information:
∎ ZXY International

Category: Garments/Textile