A Reputed Apparel Buying Office
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| * Job Context * We are currently hiring for the position of Merchandiser (Knits) in the heart of Dhaka. Join our family and build an inspired career you're proud of. * The Merchandiser holds the accountability for managing the customer accounts from product development and sampling stage till shipment and payment realization, ensuring seamless execution of daily tasks and timely delivery in collaboration with cross-functional teams. * 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 * Understand customer requirements and closely work with design team to manage the correct samples within timelines and quality * Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities * Accomplish and oversee the merchandising cycle (File / Record keeping / Sampling / T&As / QA file making / Production follow ups / Shipment booking etc.) * Engage in costing and price negotiation with customers and vendors and prepare costing sheets with all the necessary breakdowns from factories * 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 * Coordinate and monitor quality of the product through quality personnel * Maintain Time and Action (T&A) plan and ensure on-time shipment for all orders * Select and visit different fabric/textile mills, production, printing, washing factories and build long-term relationships for current and future orders * Regularly evaluate factory performance and source and develop new factories as per requirements * Recommend any changes to the products or process improvements, which can help make production friendlier for construction without changing the aesthetics of the garment * Conduct production meetings with the factories and QA team as per the allocated time and follow up with the factories on the progress of the orders * Analyze customer progress report in terms of growth/shortcomings/product and price points, get customer feedback on inquiries and close the orders with clarity on cost/ margin * Review new tech packs and developments to identify any critical points and provide the right details to the factory * Ensure all customer requirements are met in production based on customer tech packs * 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 |
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| Full Time |
| Additional Requirements |
| At least 5 years merchandising experience preferably in a reputed buying office in Knits category Must have extensive experience of product development, sourcing of materials, costing, production tracking and execution of small/large volume orders, and various styles orders independently Must be knowledgeable of garments construction and costing, specifically Knit fabric properties, fabric printing, and surface applications (e.g., heat transfer, embroideries, screen-printing). Technical Job Requirements: Profound knowledge of Knit garment engineering and production processes is required Have sound knowledge of fabrics and an excellent network of fabric, print, embroidery & trims suppliers Should have excellent understanding of technical / production process Should have a passion for product development, an eye for styles/details and fits. Should be able to handle MIS entries Must be capable to handle buyers independently in tremendous pressure with aggressive marketing attitude Must have skills in examining and establishing proper merchandising operations and procedures Good understanding of core business aspects Should have ideas about effective communication for raw materials booking and delivery Additional Job Requirements: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships and 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 (Especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook) Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently Ability to multitask and remain organized, meet deadlines |
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| Work at office |
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| Dhaka |
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| bdjobs.com |
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Category: Gen Mgt/Admin
Posted on: 2025-04-24
Vacancy: --
Job Nature: Full Time
Age: Any years
Experience: 5 year(s)
Job Location: Dhaka
Salary:
Application Deadline: 2025-05-24
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