Title:  Merchandiser - Product Development

Job Requisition ID:  6951
Location: 

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Strategic Business Unit:  Key Accounts Group 1
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 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:

  1. Responsible for developing PD Merchandising objectives and action plans for the assigned categories.
  2. 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).
  3. Manage relationships with customers/buying houses to achieve strategic PD deliverables, including outstanding product development and Customer Relationship Index (CRI).
  4. 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

1 to 2+ years experience in Merchandising

Competencies

1. Driving Vision and Change
2. Exciting & Engaging Customers
3. Inspiring Employees
4. Driving Results
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