Merchandiser - Development at MAS Holdings

Malwana, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandising, Garment Cost Engineering, Sourcing, Price Negotiation, Time and Action Calendars, Market Research, SAP ERP, Order Processing, Customer Relationship Management, Communication Skills

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Description

Merchandiser - Development To be based at Biyagama Silueta (Pvt) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of MAS Holdings, specializes in no-sew bonding technology and advanced thermal moulding capabilities. With operations in Sri Lanka and additional facilities in India and Indonesia, Silueta supports a diversified workforce and continues to expand its global footprint to meet evolving market needs. Silueta provides seamless, high-performance designs for categories such as intimate wear and sportswear, offering premium apparel solutions crafted for both comfort and performance. Looking for a dynamic individual to effectively handle a portfolio of customers from the receipt of inquiries/orders to the transfer of orders to manufacturing units in order to meet business objectives such as customer contentment and retention, through high levels of service. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Coordinate and facilitate the development, completion and dispatch of all development, fit and marketing related samples through Service Excellence with a pro-active approach, timeliness and accuracy of communication and effective problem solving within stipulated time frames to meet requirements * Negotiate price and finalisation with customer through effective garment cost engineering and resourceful approach in keeping with customer expectations in order to meet company business objectives * Initiate sourcing of raw materials and negotiate terms such as price, delivery etc. in order to optimize benefits, in line with customer expectations, to secure the order * Follow-up with suppliers to ensure that raw materials are approved for timely execution of marketing samples in-line with customer requirements * Communicate with the manufacturing unit in order to provide information for procurement of bulk fabric, trims etc. * Prepare time and action calendars for bulk order processing and monitor progress of order throughout the production process and coordinate with customers and business units to resolve manufacturing issues * Finalize/Maintain accurate records and update relevant parties on the following in order to facilitate ease of reference and recall: * Obtain customer requirements in terms of compliance and quality and communicate the same to the factory and thereby facilitate factory approvals for customers * Carry-out market research on market trends, competitive environment, new developments in the sector etc, and provide information to the management to facilitate business decisions KEY QUALIFICATIONS * Completed degree in Business Management, Marketing or a similar field * Following a qualification in CIM or CIMA would be an added advantage * Minimum 1 year of work experience in front-end merchandising with exposure in development and order processing cycles * Good communication skills in English * Exposure in SAP ERP system would be an added advantage

Responsibilities

Manage a customer portfolio from inquiry to manufacturing transfer, ensuring high levels of service and customer retention. Coordinate sample development, negotiate pricing, and monitor bulk order progress through time and action calendars.