Fashion Merchandiser

Company Description Tharshana is a designer-wear brand specializing in print making and handmade fabric, with a focus on creating unique printed textiles and handwoven textures. The brand launched its debut collection in 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion show, highlighting its commitment to high-end, creative fashion. Tharshana is known for pioneering illustrated Sri Lankan-grown flowers on refined yet relaxed silhouettes, using lightweight silky fabrics. The collections blend exotic elements inspired by Sri Lankan heritage with the imaginative perspective of the designer, resulting in distinctive, contemporary pieces. Team members join a creative environment that values craftsmanship, originality, and cultural storytelling through fashion.The Fashion Merchandiser role at Tharshana is a full-time, on-site position based in Battaramulla/Pelawatte. This role is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and merchandising of Tharshana's designer-wear collections from concept through retail. The Fashion Merchandiser works closely with the design, production, and sales teams to ensure collections are commercially viable, produced on schedule, and presented in line with the brand's vision.Day-to-day responsibilities include planning seasonal assortments, monitoring inventory levels, coordinating with production to track sample and bulk orders, forecasting product demand, analyzing sales performance, and recommending replenishment or markdown strategies. The role also involves preparing product information, maintaining merchandising records, coordinating product launches, and ensuring collections are effectively presented across retail and promotional channels.The Fashion Merchandiser plays an important role in balancing creativity with commercial objectives by using customer insights, sales trends, and market research to support product development and merchandising decisions that strengthen the Tharshana brand.Required Qualifications:Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple collections, timelines, and priorities.Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with design, production, suppliers, and retail teams.Knowledge of fashion merchandising principles, inventory management, product planning, and retail operations.Ability to analyze sales data, identify market trends, and make commercially driven merchandising recommendations.Strong attention to detail when managing product specifications, pricing, inventory records, and merchandising documentation.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications; experience with inventory or ERP systems is an advantage.A passion for fashion, textiles, and designer wear, with an understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and current fashion trends.Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.Prior experience in fashion merchandising, buying, retail planning, inventory management, or apparel production coordination.Experience working with designer brands or premium fashion products is an advantage.Proficiency in English and Sinhala or Tamil.A diploma or degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Management, Apparel Studies, Business Management, Marketing, or a related field.At least 1 year of professional work experience working in a role of similar capacity.