Senior Woven Merchandiser – Formal Shirts (Guide London)

Job Description

Title: Senior Woven Merchandiser – Formal Shirts (Guide London)

Company Name: Olympia International Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: 28 to 38 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar city)

Salary: Tk. 55000 - 70000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 8 to 16 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Buying House

• 8 to 16 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Buying House

• Age 28 to 38 years

We are looking for an experienced Senior Woven Merchandiser to manage the Guide London brand account with a strong focus on formal woven shirts for UK and European markets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with woven fabrics, shirt construction, trims, washing/finishing, and working directly with international buyers.

This is a senior position—leadership, initiative, and excellent communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete order lifecycle for Guide London: sampling, costing, development, approvals, bulk follow-up & shipment.

• Lead product development for formal woven shirts: fabric sourcing, trims, wash, fit & construction details.

• Communicate with UK buyers daily; attend virtual meetings, costing negotiations, approvals & feedback.

• Coordinate with planning, production, QA, pattern, and accessories teams to ensure on-time delivery.

• Prepare BOM, costing sheets, T&A, and status reports.

• Ensure all sample comments (fit / PP / size set) are actioned correctly.

• Monitor production quality and work closely with QC to troubleshoot issues.

• Work with mills and suppliers to secure fabrics at competitive lead times.

• Maintain strong follow-up from enquiry to shipment, ensuring required margins are achieved.

• Lead and guide junior merchandisers and assistants.

• Handle UK/EU compliance, testing, labels, packaging and AQL requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in woven merchandising.

• MUST have strong experience in formal shirts (construction, collar types, cuffs, placket, button types, interlining, wash/finish).

• Strong understanding of UK and European brands/markets.

• Excellent English communication (spoken & written).

• Strong costing & negotiation skills.

• High level of professionalism and urgency.

• Ability to manage multiple styles and orders independently.

• Experience working with stock fabrics & mill fabrics is a plus.

Educational Requirements

• B.Sc. in Textile Engineering / Fashion Merchandising / Business / related field (preferred)

• Equivalent experience considered

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Festival bonuses & annual increments.

• Lunch & mobile allowance.

• Opportunity to work with respected international brand.

• Career growth within multiple in-house brands under Olympia Group.

Office Hours

• Standard working hours (5.5 days/week)

• Flexibility required during critical approvals and shipments.