Merchandiser - Development at MAS Holdings

Biyagama, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PLM, SAP, Customer Relationship Management, Microsoft Excel, Costing, Sample Development, Lean Initiatives, Communication Skills, Project Management, Sourcing

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Description

Merchandising Development (Based at MAS Linea Intimo - Biyagama) The Activewear Value Stream delivers high-performance sportswear and athleisure solutions designed for technical functionality, durability and everyday versatility—serving sports, lifestyle and performance segments. With a strong focus on innovation, MAS is advancing wearable technology that tracks fitness and workout analytics while blending advanced sportswear with fashion and aesthetic appeal. Operating across Sri Lanka, Jordan and Indonesia, and with development centers in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, lululemon, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren and Gymshark. The Activewear product range offers diverse solutions such as Knit, Fleece, Tees, Woven, Sweaters, Engineered Knit. As a unified platform, the Activewear Value Stream combines global scale, speed and technical expertise, positioning MAS as a trusted partner for innovative, performance and lifestyle apparel. Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining MAS Linea Intimo as a Merchandising Development based at Biyagama. Carry-out all related activities from the receipt of the style to the development of the fit samples, coordinate with relevant parties as required in order to meet customer requirements and achieve business objective through maximising sales revenue with high service level and customer satisfaction. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage customer expectations by catering to their specific development requirements, enable the process of commercialisation with pricing, relevant terms/ conditions thereby ensure customer retention and growth * Effectively manage the customer development calendar to meet internal / external deadlines, requirements and work on New Development projects for business growth, whilst maintaining cordial relationship with all the internal stakeholders * Ensure accurate data entry for costing / product, share information with all relevant internal stakeholders and facilitate decision making with regular reporting that to sustain the business * Coordinate the SAMM sample development process, participate in development meetings, whilst sourcing fabric and other raw material based on the customer request, in order to ensure samples / prototypes are completed and delivered in a timely manner * Support the Salesman Sample process by updating relevant information into the system in a timely and accurate manner to facilitate the effective completion of samples * Contribute to the implementation and sustenance of Lean Initiatives while driving Lean Objectives to achieve set KPI’s KEY REQUIREMENTS * Graduates in Marketing, Business Management or any other qualification (CIM/ CIMA) in a relevant field / Professional - Fully Qualified. * 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience. * Thorough knowledge in PLM and SAP systems. * Ability to work with multiple parties at any given time (MISA/Technical, Textile, sourcing, Bulk and Design) * Good communication skills / Excel & Darwin/ * Excellent customer relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end development process from style receipt to fit sample completion to meet customer requirements. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to handle pricing, commercialization, and the delivery of prototypes within deadlines.