Title:  Merchandiser - Product Development

Job Requisition ID:  7312
Location: 

Biyagama, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Key Accounts Group 5
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

Driven by curiosity, Brandix is a digital-first company that addresses unmet needs by manufacturing empowered apparel solutions, delivered by inspired people. Our 50-year history is built on life-long relationships with global partners who share our purpose: inspiring a future that drives prosperity for everyone.

Key purpose of the Job

The Merchandiser – Product Development is responsible for leading effective execution of Product Development for the assigned categories. The role includes accurate forecasting of customer orders, driving the sample development process, order costing/negotiations with customers, and liaising with internal teams/customers for achievement of the topline, profitability, OTD, and CRI objectives.
 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for developing PD Merchandising objectives and action plans for the assigned categories
  • Drive the achievement of Sample Development On-Time Delivery (OTD) and profitability objectives in collaboration with internal SBU/Corporate teams and CFTs.
  • Manage relationships with customers/buying houses to achieve strategic PD deliverables, including outstanding product development and Customer Relationship Index (CRI) etc.
  • Lead and manage the team of Development Merchandisers for the assigned categories to achieve functional objectives
     

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clothing Technology, Business Administration, or Marketing

Experience

Minimum of 1-2+ years of relevant experience in Merchandising (Development) with Costing
Intimates (Bra Product) experience will be an added advantage

Competencies

Drive Vision & Growth
Excite & Engage Customers
Inspire Each Other
Simplify & Focus
TC - Functional IT and Digital Skills (P1)
TC - Product Costing skills (P2)
TC - Customer Insights (P1)
TC - Customer Time and Action Calendar Management (P2)

This is an Equal Opportunity Company