Assistant Merchandising Manager / Senior Merchandiser (Home Textiles)

Our leading global organization is recruiting for an exciting position at our HQ, in the heart of Dhaka. This role includes a variety of responsibilities and multi-tasking, giving you the opportunity to gain exposure and an understanding of a leading multi-national company. The incumbent will have opportunities to expand his/her skill set within the company and reach other positions and aspirations through successful demonstration of performance, ability and the desire to learn and grow.

Job Context

The Assistant Merchandising Manager / Senior Merchandiser holds the accountability for leading the new business growth strategy in the category Home Textiles and be responsible for setting up the new product category in ZXY. The incumbent will act as a bridge between customers and manufacturers from product development stage to order analysis, production till shipment and payment realization for the designated accounts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Build customer base and generate business through existing and new customers
  • Take lead in buyer meetings and present latest collection of samples to buyers
  • Ensure continuous product development is offered to customers & work closely with the design team and factories in development of new samples.
  • Ensure all customer inquiries are answered within 24hrs and all actions have been taken promptly
  • Engage in costing & price negotiation with customers and vendors
  • Analyze customer progress report in terms of growth/shortcomings/product and price points, get customer feedback on inquiries and close the orders with clarity on cost/ margin
  • Review new tech packs and developments to identify any critical points and provide the right details to the factory
  • Ensure all customer requirements are met in production based on customer tech packs
  • Recommend any changes to the products or process improvements, which can help make production friendlier for construction without changing the aesthetics of the garment
  • Conduct production meetings with the factories and QA team as per the allocated time and follow up with the factories on the progress of the orders
  • Select and visit different fabric/textile mills, production, printing, washing factories and build long-term relationships for future orders
  • Regularly evaluate factory performance and source & develop new factories as per requirements
  • Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization

Experience and Educational Requirements

  • Graduate in Textile Technology or Textile Engineering from a well reputed institution
  • At least 10 years’ merchandising experience in a reputed buying office or factory in Home Textiles with exposure in both bed & bath categories
  • Ideal candidate will have a very high degree of technical and commercial competence and should have in depth knowledge of business development, product development, costing, sourcing and understanding of the production process.
  • Candidates having connections with buyers and suppliers within and outside Bangladesh will be an added advantage.

Technical Job Requirements

  • Profound knowledge of Home Textiles engineering and production processes is required
  • Have sound knowledge of fabrics and an excellent network of fabric, print, embroidery & trims suppliers
  • Should be able to source and develop new products independently and support the organization in setting up the new product category
  • Should have excellent understanding of Home Textiles technical / production process
  • Should have a passion for product development, an eye for styles/details and fits.
  • Must be capable to handle buyers independently in tremendous pressure with aggressive marketing attitude
  • Must have skills in examining and establishing proper merchandising operations and procedures
  • Good understanding of core business aspects
  • Should have ideas about effective communication for raw materials, booking and delivery

Additional Job Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships work as a team
  • Should be well-groomed, smart and energetic
  • Strong presentation and delivery skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for perfection
  • Excellent written and verbal communication both in Bangla and English
  • IT proficiency - advance level skill is a MUST in MS Office package (Especially, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
  • Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently
  • Ability to multi task and remain organized, meet deadlines

Remuneration & Benefits

  • Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position
  • Group life & Hospitalization insurance
  • Contributory Provident Fund
  • Pick and Drop facility
  • Corporate mobile ceiling
  • Subsidized lunch facility at corporate Canteen
  • State of the art Passion Café
  • World class work environment

APPLY INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information at careers@zxyinternational.com;

  • A cover letter including a 2-page (max) description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.
  • A current curriculum vitae.
  • Names and contacts (telephone and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following category: direct supervisor, head of HR and peer.

The screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants, we appreciate all interest but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

OR

If you are applying online, you are advised to bring the hard copy of the aforementioned Cover Letter with a current curriculum vitae mentioning referees as mentioned above, if you are invited for the interview

Application Deadline: Saturday, 29th May 2021

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