Assistant - Merchandiser - Bulk

(Based at MDS - Rathmalana)

The Bodywear Value Stream of MAS Holdings delivers end-to-end design, innovation and manufacturing solutions across lingerie, swimwear and next-to-skin categories. It brings together broad expertise in fit, comfort, performance and aesthetics to serve leading global brands at scale.
With design and innovation hubs in Sri Lanka, the USA, Canada and Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kenya, Bodywear offers a diverse portfolio spanning bras, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, performance bodywear and Olympic grade swimwear. The value stream portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Triumph, Speedo and Aerie. Positioned as a global centre of excellence, the Bodywear Value Stream combines advanced product innovation, technology-led solutions and operational scale to meet evolving consumer expectations across intimate and swim categories.

Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to support the merchandising and supply chain process to ensure production process occurs as per agreed timelines, by negotiating, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and final buyer to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and garments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow up and ensure timely completion of all key activities predetermine in the customer calendar and prepare detailed plans in regard to the subsequent activities with internal teams to fulfil the customer expectation by the required delivery date.

Execute and ensure completion of critical path activities and ensure all system related tasks such as creating and raising booking forms is completed in a timely and accurate manner whilst maintaining superior levels of communication with the customer by providing updates in regard to order/liability confirmation to ensure achievement of set targets.

Ensure availability of adequate raw material stock, manage inventory, provide accurate, timely & complete data on procurement and follow up on all payments to suppliers.

Establish strong relationships with suppliers whilst demonstrating ability to effectively negotiate the best price to ensure procurement of raw material is delivered to the required quality and quantity, at the most competitive terms in a timely manner.

Ensure smooth order management function by implementing an accurate and detailed time & action plan for all related activities and regularly updating/ sharing relevant information with respective stakeholders.

Consolidate and manage raw material arrivals in line with planned requirements / manage and analyses stock levels (Dummy and Liability stock) to meet factory service requirements with the proper maintenance and monitoring of write-offs and liabilities across the account.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

Pursuing or Completed Diploma and currently in 2^nd year or 3^rd year Undergraduates following in Marketing, Textile or Business Management (Qualification in Merchandising or related is preferred).

Good communication skills / Excel & Darwin/SAP knowledge

Excellent customer relationship management skills.

Average fluency in English and e-mail correspondence 

Basics Math knowledge and good computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc) 

Great team player, adaptable and flexible

Prior knowledge in bulk order execution is highly advantageous