Senior Merchandiser

Job Description

Title: Senior Merchandiser

Company Name: Cassiopea Sweaters Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka, Dhaka (Badda)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

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

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

Company Context

Cassiopea Sweaters Ltd (CSL) is a 100% export-oriented knitwear manufacturing facility. Established in 2019, CSL specializes in premium and fashion knitwear across multiple gauges (3GG, 5GG, 7GG, 10GG, 12GG, 14GG).

The Senior Merchandiser will play a critical role in managing buyer communication, coordinating production teams, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality knitwear products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Buyer Communication & Account Management

• Act as the primary contact for assigned buyers, ensuring clear and timely communication on orders, developments, and approvals.

• Manage all aspects of product lifecycle — from sampling to shipment.

• Follow up on buyer tech packs, BOMs, comments, approvals, and shipment schedules.

• Handle price negotiations, costing sheets, and order confirmations in coordination with management.

2. Product Development & Sampling

• Coordinate with design and sampling teams to develop new styles as per buyer requirements.

• Ensure timely submission of development samples, fit samples, and PP samples.

• Work closely with yarn sourcing and accessories teams to meet technical and aesthetic expectations.

3. Production Coordination

• Follow up with planning, knitting, linking, washing, finishing, and packing teams to ensure production aligns with buyer timelines.

• Maintain WIP reports and identify potential bottlenecks early.

• Collaborate with QA and technical teams to meet buyers’ quality standards.

4. Costing, Planning & Order Execution

• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns considering yarn, trims, labor, and overheads.

• Liaise with commercial and finance teams for LC / document flow, ensuring smooth order processing.

• Track shipment schedules and monitor critical path to ensure on-time delivery.

5. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all processes meet buyers’ compliance and sustainability requirements (OEKO-TEX, SEDEX, RSC, etc.).

• Maintain proper documentation for audits and buyer reporting.

6. Teamwork & Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior merchandisers / assistants to build departmental efficiency.

• Support management in strategic planning, new buyer development, and market research.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, or Business Administration.

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in a sweater or knitwear factory (preferably handling UK/EU buyers).

• Strong understanding of yarns, gauges, knit structures, and garment manufacturing processes.

• Excellent communication skills in English — both written and verbal.

• Proficient in Excel, ERP/MIS reporting, and critical path management.

• Capable of handling multiple accounts independently with attention to detail and accountability.