Title:  Senior Merchandiser - Product Development

Job Requisition ID:  7187
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 Senior 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 Fashion Designing or Clothing Technology or Business Administration or Marketing

Experience

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in Merchandising

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