Merchandiser - Development
Summary
Coordinates lingerie and swimwear sample development, pricing, and production for global brands like Victoria’s Secret and Speedo, liaising with suppliers and factories in Sri Lanka and beyond.
Merchandiser – Development
(Based at Bodyline, Horana)
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.
Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining the Bodywear team as a Merchandiser - Development. We are on the lookout for a dedicated 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 sample development, approval, and dispatch with timely communication and issue resolution.
Negotiate pricing and cost with customers to align with business goals.
Source raw materials and negotiate terms to meet quality, price, and delivery expectations.
Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely sample production.
Liaise with manufacturing to support procurement of bulk materials.
Create and track time and action calendars to monitor production progress and resolve issues.
Maintain accurate records of timelines, Minimum Order Quantity ( MOQs), pricing, costing, and Bill of Material (BOMs).
Ensure compliance and quality standards are communicated and approved by the factory.
Conduct market research and provide insights to management
Take on additional duties as required by management.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Degree in Marketing, CIM/CIMA
Minimum 1-2+ year of work experience in front-end merchandising with exposure / experience in development and order processing cycles
A relevant professional qualification is preferred