Merchandiser - Bulk
Summary
Coordinates bulk apparel production and procurement for global brands like Nike and Lululemon, ensuring timely material supply, inventory management, and shipment delivery from Sri Lanka.
Merchandiser - Bulk
(Based at Activewear - Nawala)
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 centres in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, Lululemon, Patagonia 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.
Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to control the provision of overall merchandise to production as per agreed timelines, by negotiating, coordinating with internal / external stakeholders and final buyer to ensure timely shipment of garments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Closely monitor key activities in the customer calendar and plan the subsequent activities with the internal teams to fulfil the customer expectation by the required delivery dates.
- Ensure availability of adequate raw material stock, manage inventory, provide accurate, timely & complete data on procurement and follow up on all payments to suppliers.
- Establish strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate price to ensure procurement of raw material in the required quality and quantity, at the most competitive terms.
- Ensure smooth order management function by implementing a time & action plan for all related activities and share information with all relevant stakeholders.
- Address all production-related issues, by coordinating with the right technical personnel in a timely manner to minimize the loss.
- Attend to the shipping arrangements & all related documentation to ensure timely delivery.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Marketing Degree or an equivalent professional qualification
- 1 - 2 years of work experience
- Analytical Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Communication and negotiation skills