Title: Senior Merchandiser (Outerwear - Jackets) - (Re-Advertisement)
Company Name: ZXY International
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Textile Graduate in Apparel Merchandising or equivalent of Fashion Diploma
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 8 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Independently manage research and product development, understand latest fashion trends and develop customer specific collections
∎ Ensure smooth communications with customers and suppliers on day to day merchandising activities and approvals
∎ Continuously update the fabrics, trims, print embroideries, washes and stitch library including technical data and price idea for easy reference
∎ Understand customer requirements and closely work with design team to manage the correct samples within time and quality
∎ Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
∎ Production and samples follow up with factories and related procedures
∎ Communicate with buyers on day to day merchandising activities and approvals
∎ Preparation of the QA files to hand it over on time for both buyer and our QA
∎ Accomplish merchandising cycle (File / Record keeping / Sampling / TNAs / QA file making / Production follow ups / Shipment booking)
∎ Trims, accessories, fabric sourcing (overseas and local)
∎ Prepare costing sheets with all the necessary breakdowns from factories
∎ Communicate with factories for proto development & submission based on set timelines
∎ To work with the fabric mills and suppliers ahead of design packs to develop new fabrics and finishes to reduce lead time
∎ Ensure all suppliers are using nominated sources for trims
∎ Provide monthly intelligence report to the business on actual and potential rises and falls in current cost factors
∎ Visit factories regularly to get market intelligence
∎ Coordinate and monitor quality of the product through quality personnel
∎ Ensure and monitor shipment of the product
∎ Study tech packs thoroughly
∎ Factory sourcing with approval
∎ Maintain Time and Action (T&A) plan
∎ Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 8 years merchandising experience in Outerwear (Sportswear, Fashion & Technical outfit)
∎ Having working experience with reputed brands like Amer Sports / Columbia Sportswear / T&F / Napapijri / Arcteryx will be given preference
∎ Must have sound understanding of R&D, sample development process: Sewing, Seam Sealing, Down Calculation, CWS (Construction Without Sewing), Fake down & Padded Outerwear
∎ Must have technical understanding of Pattern & Marker,
∎ Must have experience of Local & International sourcing
∎ Additional Job Requirements:
∎ Good knowledge in costing and knowing the current fabrics prices in the market
∎ The candidate should be technically sound in Garments costing & manufacturing process
∎ Must be capable to handle buyers independently in tremendous pressure with aggressive marketing attitude
∎ Able to handle three to four customers at a time
∎ Willing to work extra hours to develop new buyer accounts
∎ Must have skills in examining and establishing proper merchandising operations and procedures
∎ Should have ideas about effective communication for raw materials, booking and delivery
∎ Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships work as a team
∎ Should be well-groomed, smart and energetic
∎ Strong presentation and delivery skills
∎ Strong attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for perfection
∎ Excellent written and verbal communication both in Bangla and English
∎ IT proficiency - advance level skill is a MUST in MS Office package (Specially, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
∎ Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently
∎ Ability to multi task and remain organized, meet deadlines
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position
∎ Group life & Hospitalization insurance
∎ Contributory Provident Fund
∎ Pick and Drop facility
∎ Corporate mobile ceiling
∎ Subsidized lunch facility at corporate Canteen
∎ State of the art Passion Café
∎ World class work environment
Application Deadline: March 7, 2020
Company Information:
∎ ZXY International
Category: Garments/Textile
Source: bdjobs.com