Title: Senior Merchandiser-Retail Fashion
Company Name: PRAN Group
Vacancy: --
Age: At least 30 years
Job Location: Dhaka, Narsingdi
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Merchandising, Textile Technology, Business Administration, or a related field from a reputed institution
Experience handling specific categories (Woven, Knit, Sweater) is often required depending on the brand
Deep understanding of garment manufacturing, construction, fabrication, trims, and print techniques
Strong ability to analyze sales reports, market surveys, and production data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Bengali and English
Strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to drive, motivate, and engage a team
Lead product development from initial proto samples to final production, ensuring alignment with design specifications
Source and develop new factories, yarns, fabrics, and trims. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
Conduct market intelligence to identify customer preferences, fashion trends, and competitor activities to inform buying decisions
Prepare detailed cost sheets, negotiate pricing with vendors, and suggest cost-saving alternatives to maximize margins while maintaining quality
Manage budgets for assigned categories and monitor expenditures
Monitor the sampling process (lab dips, bulk fabric, PP samples) and ensure timely approvals with the Quality Assurance (QA) team
Book production capacity with factories in advance and maintain capacity utilization charts
Coordinate with the production and QA teams to resolve technical issues during the manufacturing process (e.g., knitting, construction, finishing)
Identify and diagnose production problems, implementing corrective actions with suppliers
Serve as the primary point of contact for buyers (local or international) and internal teams (Design, Marketing, Supply Chain)
Ensure timely and clear communication regarding order status, delays, and critical path management
Lead, mentor, and motivate junior merchandisers or assistants
Ensure compliance with buyer requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and company policies
Oversee documentation for shipments and coordinate with the commercial department for LCs and payments
Other Benefits are as per company policy