Senior Merchandiser-Costing (Knit & Woven)

Job Description

Title: Senior Merchandiser-Costing (Knit & Woven)

Company Name: Imperial Swiss Garden

Vacancy: 1

Age: 30 to 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Basundhara RA)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

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

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

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

• Age 30 to 40 years
• Only Male

• Strong understanding of fabric, garment construction, consumption breakdown, and production methods.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical and wash processes, and how they impact both quality and cost.
• Proven track record in negotiating with suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring both value and compliance.
• High level of competence in reading and analyzing tech packs, materials, and technical specifications.
• 5-7 years of solid experience in garment costing, in both woven & knit apparel and competitive price segments.
• Experience working with European supermarket chains or hypermarket retailers is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a strong sourcing network across Bangladesh.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to justify cost logic in internal and external discussions.
• Accurate attention to detail, logical mindset, and the ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Garments Costing
• Capacity assessment
• Dyeing/ WashingFabric ManufacturingProduction planningSourcing Raw materials

swiss Imperial is a fast-paced and quality-driven garment buying house working with reputed European brands and global retailers. We are currently looking for a sharp, aggressive, and detail-oriented Costing Specialist (Woven) who thrives in a challenging environment and understands the business of garment sourcing inside out.

1. Product Costing & Pricing:

• Develop accurate cost breakdowns for knit and woven garments, including fabric, trims, accessories, labor, overhead, and logistics.
• Analyze and negotiate fabric and trim prices with suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness.
• Calculate CM (Cost of Making) based on sewing time, efficiency, and production line capability.
• Prepare detailed costing sheets and maintain costing history for reference and analysis.
• Evaluate and update costing based on buyer requirements, material changes, or production variations.

2. Merchandising & Order Execution

• Coordinate with buyers to understand technical specifications, target prices, and quality standards.
• Work closely with the design and sampling teams for prototype development, ensuring cost feasibility.
• Follow up on order confirmations, approvals, and pre-production activities.
• Manage timelines from development to shipment, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, mills, and internal production teams to resolve issues quickly.

3. Fabric & Trim Sourcing

• Source and develop fabrics and trims suitable for buyer requirements and cost parameters.
• Liaise with mills and accessory suppliers to obtain competitive quotes and maintain vendor relationships.
• Assess new materials for innovation, sustainability, and cost benefits.

4. Production Coordination

• Monitor production progress and identify any cost-related variances.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to ensure that cost targets align with quality and efficiency standards.
• Review wastage, consumption, and yield reports to identify cost optimization opportunities.

5. Cost Optimization & Analysis

• Analyze post-order costing versus actual consumption to find improvement areas.
• Identify cost-saving measures through process efficiency, vendor consolidation, or material alternatives.
• Benchmark costing with market trends to ensure competitiveness.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain costing databases, vendor price lists, and consumption libraries for quick reference.
• Prepare cost comparison reports and present cost summaries to management.
• Support management with profitability analysis and margin tracking.

7. Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Guide and train junior merchandisers on costing techniques and buyer communication.
• Collaborate with finance and production planning teams for cost validation and budgeting.
• Support sourcing and product development teams with cost insights during new season planning.

• T/A,Mobile bill
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly