Senior Merchandiser - Development

Senior Merchandiser - Development

(Based at 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 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 MAS Bodywear as Intern - Finance. This will be a great opportunity to further your subject knowledge and gain hands-on experience while accelerating your personal development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage customer development requirements and commercialization activities.
• Meet development timelines and project deadlines.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate customer communications and visit preparations.
• Translate customer requirements into practical solutions.
• Procure raw materials as per BOM requirements.
• Follow up on style progress and material readiness.
• Manage shortages, excess usage, and material replacements.
• Ensure accurate PO, packing list, and clearance documentation.
• Coordinate supplier payments and follow-ups.
• Manage costing, cost optimization, BOM, PLM, and Salesforce updates.
• Ensure profitability targets are achieved.
• Implement and monitor T&A activities.
• Ensure timely raw material delivery.
• Fulfil PO quantities and ordering ratios.
• Plan and monitor cut dates.
• Provide early warning on potential delays.
• Ensure on-time TOP completion.
• Drive risk mitigation and product feasibility during development.
• Support seamless handover from development to production.
• Coordinate sample and prototype development.
• Source fabrics and raw materials for customer developments.
• Participate in development meetings and track progress.
• Ensure timely completion and delivery of samples.
• Support and guide color sample development processes.
• Maintain accurate and timely system updates.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 3-4 years of relevant work experience Degree/ Management qualification in a relevant field Professional - Fully Qualified.
• Prior knowledge in bulk order execution is highly advantageous.
• Mathematics background.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Knowledge on Product Development, styles and samples.
• Team work and collaboration- ability to engage with individuals from cross functional teams Relationship building.
• Planning and organisation skills.
• Detail oriented and attention to detail.