ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER - DEVELOPMENT
( MDS , RATHMALANA )
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 centre 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.
We are actively seeking an individual to join our dynamic team of changemakers as Assistant Merchandiser - Development. This role would require you to be diligent and accurately follow through on all related activities from the receipt of design concept to style development and bulk tech pack handover whilst building relationships and credibility with all relevant parties in order to ensure a smooth flow of operations and support the account in achieving set objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Work together with Senior executive/s to meet customer expectations by catering to specific development requirements, supporting the process of commercialization whilst ensuring accurate and timely management of all critical path activities.
- Diligently follow through on the below duties in order to ensure timeliness and accuracy in achieving set objectives, Implementing the T& A, Ontime delivery of Raw Material, Fulfilling PO Quantities , Ordering Ratio, Planning of Cut dates, Prior waring of delays, Provide suggestions for price improvements, MOQ’s , MCQ’s, Call out to customer for clarification on Tech packs as and when required.
- 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 relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure costing, cost re-engineering, BOM, PLM and salesforce updates are completed in a timely and accurate manner whilst ensuring internal earning aspirations are met to support the achievement of set objectives.
- Procure Raw material in the Right quantity, colour and article as per BOM in order to ensure availability in accordance with the plan by: Progress follow up in respect to styles , Replenish shortages, over usages, damage replacements, Provide accurate, timely, complete documentation to cross-functional departments with regard to the Purchase Order number, Packing Lists (check for accuracy of information, usage of correct material), priority clearance lists, Follow up on all payments to Suppliers, Engaging with production plants to discuss risk, Conducting Risk analysis meetings with customer.
- Work with the team to build and maintain effective relationships and clear communication channels to ensure timely coordination/ follow up is maintained to meet customer expectations (including visit preparations) is achieved within the stipulated timeframes.
- Initiate sourcing of raw materials with the respective Fabric Technologists and negotiate terms such as price, delivery, MOQ/MCQ and greige availability to find the most suited raw material suppliers in order to optimize benefits in line with customer expectations, to secure the order.
- On time sample delivery
Qualifications & Skills
- 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Degree/ Management qualification in a relevant field. (Only undergraduates will be considered)
- Prior knowledge in bulk order execution will be and added advantage.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Planning and organization skills.
- Detail oriented and attention to detail.
- Knowledge on Product Development, styles and samples.
