Senior Merchandiser

Job Description

Title: Senior Merchandiser

Company Name: Infinity Global Partners Pte. Ltd.

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Buying House

• Bachelor/Honors

• A professional qualification relevant to merchandising or apparel industry.

• At least 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Buying House

• Age At most 35 years

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in apparel merchandising in a well reputed buying office and/or factory with at least 3 years as a senior merchandiser who has practical experience in the listed job responsibilities.

• A good knowledge and experience in product development, costing and handing the entire production process.

• Knowledge in the usage of costing tools such as garment consumption, SMV and minute cost will be an advantage.

• A wide experience in handling woven and knit garments across Man’s Ladies and Kids apparel

• Sound knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trims, print techniques and washes.

• Highly skilled in professionally and patiently managing challenging situations with buyers, factories and suppliers.

• Good command of the English language enabling effective communication with buyers and overseas suppliers.

• Very good computer skills. Ability to make effective presentations and reports.

• Must be detailed oriented, highly motivated and eager to take up additional responsibilities to support career growth.

• Ideally below 35 years of age.

Infinity Global Partners: Immediate Vacancies -Merchandising

About Us: Infinity Global is a reputed Apparel Sourcing company with their corporate office in Singapore and primary sourcing/buying office in Bangladesh. We partner with reputed Global brands and manufacturing companies to design, source, manage compliance, production and quality across Men’s Ladies, Kids Apparel and accessories in Bangladesh and other locations

As we seize new opportunities and expand our customer portfolio, we are on the lookout for outstanding individuals who enjoy working in an environment of creativity, high standards of professionalism and equal opportunity for rapid career growth.

Infinity represents a team built upon mutual respect and hard work in building a bright future to every member of the Infinity Family.

We invite candidates who consider themselves outstanding in the below positions to be hired immediately as a result of our business expansion across all product categories.

The Job: This is an ideal opportunity for individuals (Male and Female) who are considered to be outstanding in their current job and look forward to working in a professional and supportive work environment. We enable you to bring out the best in you in achieving your career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Handle Product development, costing, price negotiation with the objective of securing most competitive costs for the buyer

• Collaborate with buyers, suppliers & merchandising teams to negotiate prices, lead-times and delivery dates

• Be responsible for all sampling approval process and ensure timely submission and approval of samples. Be actively involved with the factory and the buyer in resolving sample related issues.

• Be fully responsible to strictly implement and adhere to the critical path /T&A (WIP) on a daily basis. Identify potential delays well in advance and implement timely action to ensure on time delivery. This is a key responsibility of the Senior Merchandiser.

• Effectively handle and manage the fabric and trim approval process and bulk in house dates and garment production schedule by using all available monitoring tools and data.

• Work professionally with buyers and their local offices to schedule quality inspections and compliance audits while building a healthy working relationship with all teams.

• Be responsible for timely and clear communication with buyer, factory and suppliers with regard to the order status during every stage of the order management.

• Work closely with the QA team to ensure the highest product quality.

• Ensure factory compliance status is as per buyer requirement by working closely with the compliance team of factory and Infinity.

• Build buyer confidence by consistently meeting key expectations of the buyer through effective communication, timely action and execution across every stage of the order management process.

• Train and develop team members at every given opportunity and be prepared to take up additional responsibility when entrusted by the management

• Salary: Above market standards for the right candidate

• Benefits: In line with market standards

• Performance Bonus based on annual appraisal score

• Rapid career growth for outstanding associates:

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement