Apex Footwear Limited (AFL) is the leading manufacturer and exporter of leather footwear from Bangladesh. With more than 230 own retail outlets and 450 authorized resellers, the company’s retail wing Apex is the second largest, and currently, the fastest growing shoe retailer of the country. AFL is professionally managed, employing over 13,000 persons and is in full compliance with Corporate Governance Compliance Report. The company generated revenues of USD 175 million up to June 2017.
Position: Asst. Manager / Manager |
Department: Merchandising
Number of vacancy: 01
Key Responsibilities:
- To prepare business plans of non-footwear category (Socks, Accessories, Leather Goods) for Retail and wholesale channel on monthly and yearly basis based on the pre-set target.
- To manage end-to-end process of sourcing of non-footwear products from local & global suppliers
- To analyze and forecast local & global business trends of non-footwear industry
- To develop season-wise product line in the assigned categories.
- To finalize sample, fix MRP and negotiate cost with respective suppliers to ensure target margin objective.
- To select articles with features for seasonal and promotional marketing campaign.
- To prepare all sorts of order for finished goods.
- To follow-up continuously with suppliers for timely receiving of finished goods.
- To prepare distribution plan based on product and store classification.
- To follow up re-grouping and inter-transfer of finished goods at store and depot level.
- To forecast sales and re-order time to ensure proper product replenishment.
- To identify slow movers and aging articles for sales actions.
Educational & Other Requirements:
- B.Sc. in Leather/Footwear/Leather Products Engineering and MBA in any business major from reputed business schools
- Candidates with 2-5 years of work experience in sourcing footwear & accessories locally & globally will be given preference
- Age should be maximum 32 years
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical, forecasting, presentation and negotiation skills
- Should have clear concept on fashion trends and business concepts.
- Excellent communication skills in both English and Bengali
- Ability to work in a team and deliver assigned tasks within a deadline.
What We Offer:
- Industry standard compensation package
- Foreign tour for training and sourcing purposes
- Contributory Provident fund
- Gratuity Scheme
- Life Insurance & Health Insurance
- Attractive Incentive Package on Sales
- Two Festival Bonuses
- Pick & Drop Facility
- Subsidized Lunch
Salary Range: Negotiable Job Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh |
