Merchandiser - Operations
Merchandiser – Operations
(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.
Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to Identify the customer need/requirement to define the entire list of activities which needed to fulfill the customer expectation with specific timelines and accurate communication by providing information across internal and external teams in order to align the activities and to deliver results through continuous monitoring and follow ups for the company to achieve its objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand the fit and pattern blocks to be used and fill the DMQ with a pattern and product perspective.
Maintain budget RMC, Embellishment and Material Percentage to the assigned target. Work with Garment technical, Consumption team continuous basis and adjust the workings accordingly.
Help improve Chassis alignment at loading stage for the JV by reducing the number of chassis and standardizing operations while Maintaining toolbox adherence of 80% for all internal development.
Ensure pattern issuance target per the month, on time performance and the pattern accuracy expectations are met and stick to the target set by the management.
Identify the correct fit & construction requirement of a style & develop patterns, arrange style file, following up the sample progress with garment tech and send the samples to customer with proper review. Work with development merchandizing team to ensure meeting style calendar dates & customer communication.
Liaise with production teams to transfer the product development knowledge into production in a effective manner in order to ensure optimum production performance.
Ensure the product risk are thoroughly evaluated with Garment technologist team and proper actions are documented and drive to mitigate the risk.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
1-2 years’ experience in development merchandising.
Knowledge on apparel manufacturing.
Negotiation & presentations skills.