Assistant - Commercial

Assistant – Commercial 

(Based at Bodywear - Ratmalana)

The Bodywear Value Stream of MAS Holdings delivers end-to-end design, innovation and manufacturing solutions across lingerie, swimwear and next-to-skin categories. It brings together broad expertise in fit, comfort, performance and aesthetics to serve leading global brands at scale. With design and innovation hubs in Sri Lanka, the USA, Canada and Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kenya, Bodywear offers a diverse portfolio spanning bras, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, performance bodywear and Olympic grade swimwear. The value stream portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Triumph, Speedo and Aerie. Positioned as a global center of excellence, the Bodywear Value Stream combines advanced product innovation, technology-led solutions and operational scale to meet evolving consumer expectations across intimate and swim categories.

Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining the Bodywear team as an Assistant – Commercial based at Ratmalana. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to assist in operational activities of Procurement and logistics sections; ensuring accuracy & timeliness of deliverables to aid the overall process for the department. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow up physical movement of the shipment with the wharf team until the shipment is passed through the customs to CFS/port, else escalate.
• Obtain carrier and cargo forwarding details from the forwarders and prepare final documents. Update customers / customer own systems as per the individual requirements of the customer.
• Prepare and obtain all statutory certificates customers require in relation to economic and non-economic requirements of importing countries.
• Raise invoices for shipment effected and support commercial finance to follow up payments.
• Update all the shipment information/ASN.
• File and maintain all the shipping documents in an organized and orderly manner required by the customs law and the customer for the specified period.
• Process payments for invoices of service providers and update records.
• Forward final instruction and container load plan to the forwarder.
• Monitor physical movement of the shipment.
• Follow-up carrier and cargo forwarding final documents and update customer.
• Follow up booking forms with relevant FG / or plant 
• Ensure maintenance of shipping documents as per customs law and the customer for the specified period.
• Reconcile payments settled for the invoices of service providers.
• Perform additional duties commensurate with the current role, and when requested by management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Pursuing / Completed Diploma and currently in 2nd year or 3rd year Undergraduates following Shipping and Logistics or Business Management

• Strong communication in English and methodical skills

• Proficient in Microsoft package especially in Excel

• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate effectively

• Leadership skills and experience in team management