Title:  Merchandiser - Product Development

Job Requisition ID:  8998
Location: 

Biyagama, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Key Accounts Group 3
About the Company and Job Details: 

About Brandix

At Brandix, our progress is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful impact. With over 50 years of experience, we partner with global brands to deliver inspired apparel solutions while working towards our purpose of inspiring a future that drives prosperity for everyone

Key purpose of the Job

The Merchandiser - Product Development is responsible for effectively leading the execution of product development for the assigned categories. This encompasses accurately forecasting customer orders, overseeing the sample development process, conducting order costing, negotiating with customers and liaising with internal teams and customers to achieve objectives related to topline, profitability, on-time delivery (OTD) and customer return index (CRI).

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 Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs)
  • Manage relationships with customers/buying houses to achieve strategic PD deliverables, including outstanding product development and Customer Relationship Index (CRI)
  • Lead and manage the team of Development Merchandisers for the assigned categories to achieve functional objectives
  • Responsible for garment costing and developing strategies to ensure account profitability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Designing or Clothing Technology or Business Administration or Marketing.

Experience

Minimum of 1-2+ years of relevant experience in Merchandising
Knowledge of PLM and other internal systems will be an added advantage

Competencies

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

This is an Equal Opportunity Company