Senior Merchandiser - Knitwear

Job Description

Title: Senior Merchandiser - Knitwear

Company Name: NDS9

Vacancy: 2

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 6 to 9 years

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Textile Technology, Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Design, or a closely related field.
• Specialized training or certification in knit garment production or fabric management is a significant advantage.

• 6 to 9 years

• Age At most 35 years

Experience

• Minimum 6–9 years of experience specifically in knit / knitwear merchandising within an international buying house, sourcing company, or knit garment export manufacturer.
• Proven experience handling full-cycle knit development and order management for international fashion brands or retailers.
• Hands-on experience working with single jersey, interlock, rib, and fleece knit constructions is strongly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of knit fabric construction methods including single jersey, rib, interlock, pique, fleece, and terry.
• Strong understanding of fabric types, fibre compositions, GSM, yarn counts, and their impact on garment performance and quality.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex fabric specifications, construction details, and graded measurements to factory technical teams.
• Sound understanding of knit garment finishing processes including washing, dyeing, printing, embroidery, and garment finishing.
• Familiarity with applicable quality standards and compliance requirements for knitwear (OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS, Bluesign, fibre content labelling regulations).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with PLM systems is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Highly detail-oriented with excellent technical knowledge and the ability to manage complex knitwear development processes simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness with confident negotiation skills and a practical understanding of knit costing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate technical details clearly to international buyers and factories.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable to changing buyer requirements, and committed to delivering results on time.
• A collaborative and proactive team member who works effectively across QC, design, logistics, and management functions.

Department: Merchandising

Knit Category — Merchandising Division

Reporting To : Head of Merchandising / Management

Work Location : Dhaka / Liaison with Knit Garment Manufacturing Units

Role Overview

The Senior Merchandiser – Knitwear will take full ownership of the merchandising function for the Knit category, managing all stages of the product lifecycle from fabric-level development and design interpretation through to bulk production monitoring and on-time shipment. This role requires specialized knowledge of knit garment construction, fabric characteristics, and knitting/dyeing production processes, combined with strong buyer management and commercial skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete end-to-end merchandising process for knit products including T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, fleece, and fashion knitwear.
• Translate buyer briefs, mood boards, and design specifications into technically sound development requests to knitting factories and fabric mills.
• Develop and manage detailed Critical Path / Time & Action calendars; monitor all milestones — fabric approval, lab dips, garment samples, PP, and bulk — to ensure on-time delivery.
• Source and specify fabrics (cotton, polyester, viscose, modal, spandex blends, recycled fibres) in consultation with buyers; manage fabric approval, colour matching, and lab dip processes.
• Coordinate all knit sampling stages: proto samples, fit samples, salesman samples, pre-production samples, and top-of-production samples.
• Lead costing discussions with factories and fabric mills; negotiate FOB pricing, ensuring alignment with buyer cost targets while maintaining commercial viability.
• Provide detailed technical feedback on construction, fabric composition, GSM, stitch type, and finishing in coordination with QC and factory technical teams.
• Monitor bulk knitting, dyeing, and finishing production schedules; proactively identify and resolve capacity, quality, or material delays.
• Manage all buyer communications including sending approvals, production status reports, shipment updates, and responding to technical queries promptly.
• Review and sign off on all pre-production material approvals: fabric dye lots, bulk swatch, trim cards, labels, and packaging specifications.
• Maintain complete style records, approval logs, test reports, and shipment documentation for each order.
• Ensure compliance with buyer-specific testing protocols, fibre content labelling laws, and sustainability requirements applicable to knitwear.
• Support development of new knit supplier relationships and contribute to category expansion strategies.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards. Festival bonuses and annual performance incentives. Professional development and training opportunities. Collaborative, international working environment with strong career growth potential.