SENIOR MERCHANDISER - BULK
(Based on MDS - Ratmalana)
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.
Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining the Bodywear team as a Senior Merchandiser - Bulk! This role would enable you to Work in collaboration with Merchandisers and cross functional teams to confirm a smooth flow of functions within the unit by ensuring continuous availability of raw material to
facilitate planned production process and optimum capacity utilization to meet customer requirements with minimum write-offs thereby supporting the achievement of overall business objectives.
- Work in collaboration with the Merchandisers to follow up and ensure timely completion of all key activities predetermined in the customer calendar and prepare detailed plans pertaining for all the subsequent activities with internal teams in order fulfil the customer expectation within the required delivery date
- Take responsibility for effective inventory management of raw material, attend to timely payments to suppliers and avail up to date information on all related matters for efficient decision-making process with minimize write-offs
- Maintaining superior levels of communication with the customer by:
- Providing updates in regard to order/liability confirmation
- Preparing accurate customer related raw material progress chart
- Sharing information acquired with internal teams and customers where appropriate
- Ensure availability of adequate raw material stock, manage inventory, provide accurate, timely & complete data on procurement and follow up on all payments to suppliers
- Build and maintain 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
- Diligently follow up and ensure timely and accurate raw material availability by administrating and executing the below related activities to meet production plans and customer expectations within the stipulated timeframe:
- BOM Creation
- PO Creation/ Portal release
- PI Confirmation (Performa Invoice)/ Portal Acceptance
- Follow bulk color approvals in order to ensure RM is available on time to start production (bulk submission- shipment samples)
- Coordinate and confirm Raw Material Inhouse dates with suppliers and Production Planning teams to ensure all parties are aware of any changes/ details
- Bringing in Bulk Materials for Red Tag/bulk Purple Seal Sampling
- Work in collaboration with cross functional team and external parties to bring Raw Material for factory integration on time
- Follow up / escalate any issues related to supply with the production facilities and liaise respective teams to address issues promptly in order to achieve on time delivery & order fulfilment as planned
- Report creation and weekly order tracking and follow up on production status. Eg: Sales forecasting- monthly reports, sales variance reports, OTD and PSR/OTR(customer)
- Proactively seek to follow up on key activities and take initiatives to resolve current and unforeseen issues, whilst implementing an accurate and detailed time & action and regularly updating/ sharing relevant information with respective stakeholders
- Act as the key point of contact in addressing all escalated production related issues, by demonstrating dept and breadth of knowledge, understanding of customer expectations and ability to connect with the right technical personnel in a timely manner to minimize the loss
- Support the team in consolidating and managing 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
- Assist the team with the shipping arrangements and act as a guide to ensure that all related documentation is in adherence to specific requirements and are completed in a timely manner
- Participate/ take lead in the supplier evaluation process, obtain and analyze relevant information so as to identify and evaluate suppliers on performance in order to ensure suppliers maintain the highest quality of service and support the team to achieve the delivery timeframes and set objectives
- Drive and identify new projects/ initiatives for the unit whilst working in collaboration team to delivery on set project initiatives in order to ensure continuous performance agility and excellence among the unit and organization as a whole.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- 3-4 years of relevant work experience
- MBA/ Degree/ Management qualification in a relevant field Professional - Fully Qualified
- Excellent customer relationship management skills Excellent Group
- Team dynamics Build and maintain relationships with cross functional teams
- Excellent communication skills
