Senior Merchandiser (Sweater) - For Cassiopea Sweaters Ltd. - Job ID : 1549462

Cassiopea Sweaters Ltd. is looking for Senior Merchandiser (Sweater)Job Description / ResponsibilityLead seasonal sweater product development, from customer brief and design direction to final product execution.Develop new styles and collections based on customer requirements, market trends, yarn qualities, colours, specifications, and commercial opportunities.Manage the end-to-end sampling and approval process, including Proto, Fit, SMS, PP and Size Set samples, in coordination with customers, factories, Technical and Quality teams.Source and manage yarn, trims, accessories and other materials, ensuring approved quality, specifications, competitive pricing and timely availability.Prepare, review and negotiate costing and commercial proposals, considering material costs, factory costs, MOQ, production requirements, customer targets and company margins.Lead factory selection, capacity planning and seasonal allocation based on factory capability, capacity, technical expertise, quality performance and delivery capability.Manage order confirmation and production planning, including PO review, sales contracts, factory order placement, system updates and TNA.Ensure pre-production readiness by completing all customer approvals, testing, samples, production files and technical requirements before bulk production.Monitor production progress, WIP, TNA and delivery status, conducting regular factory follow-ups and taking corrective actions to minimize quality, capacity and delivery risks.Coordinate lab dips, material testing, knitting, dyeing, finishing and other development activities to ensure timely approval and material availability.Monitor quality and compliance throughout production, including material inspection, line set-up, inline, midline, pre-final and final inspections.Coordinate with factories and Quality teams to ensure products meet customer specifications, quality standards and required quantities.Manage shipment and commercial closure, including forwarder booking, vessel schedules, Ex-Factory timelines, shipment approvals and required documentation.Maintain effective communication with customers, suppliers, factories and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth order execution.Conduct regular factory visits and market reviews to identify production issues, market trends and opportunities for process improvement.Ensure compliance with customer requirements, ethical business practices and company standards throughout the merchandising and order execution process.Educational RequirementsBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Master of Business Administration (MBA)Professional qualifications or training in Apparel Merchandising will be considered an added advantage.Skills Required: Buyer Handling, Production Follow up, Sourcing, Merchandising and Marketing, price negotiation, Sample Management, Sweater Merchandising, Buyer NegotiationExperience Requirements8 to 15 year(s)The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Sweater IndustryAdditional RequirementsStrong experience in product development, material sourcing, costing, production tracking and order execution.Experience handling American and European retailers and brands.Strong knowledge of Sweater garment engineering and production processes.Good knowledge of yarns and a strong supplier network for yarn, print, embroidery and trims.Ability to independently handle buyers under pressure.Understanding of merchandising operations, procedures and core business aspects.Job LocationGazipur