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
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import, Garments, Textile, Buying House

• Bachelor/Honors
• Diploma

• 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
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Trading or Export/Import, Garments, Textile, Buying House

• 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.

NDS9 is a distinguished international buying and sourcing office with a strong and growing presence in the Knit category — a high-volume, fast-turnaround segment of the global apparel market. We partner with leading global fashion brands to develop and deliver exceptional knitwear collections across a wide range of garments, fabrics, and styles. As we deepen our capabilities in the Knit division, we are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Merchandiser to lead product development, supplier coordination, and order management for our knit buyer accounts.

Department: Merchandising

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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.