Merchandiser – Development

(BASED AT MAS ACTIVEWEAR – BIYAGAMA)

The Activewear Value Stream delivers high-performance sportswear and athleisure solutions designed for technical functionality, durability and everyday versatility— serving sports, lifestyle and performance segments. With a strong focus on innovation, MAS is advancing wearable technology that tracks fitness and workout analytics while blending advanced sportswear with fashion and aesthetic appeal. 
Operating across Sri Lanka, Jordan and Indonesia, and with development centres in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, lululemon, Patagonia, and Gymshark. The Activewear product range offers diverse solutions such as Knit, Fleece, Tees, Woven, Sweaters, Engineered Knit.
As a unified platform, the Activewear Value Stream combines global scale, speed and technical expertise, positioning MAS as a trusted partner for innovative, performance and lifestyle apparel. 

Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to ensure that all activities from the receipt of the ‘Proto request’ until the buy process is carried out in an effective manner in order to achieve the sales budgets thereby, meeting business objectives and customer satisfaction through high service levels, maximizing sales revenue.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure style pages are created on all styles accurately on the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system/ development portal.
• Supporting 3D sample development process.
• Initiate the development meetings upon receipt of the proto kit from Nike, and forward information to relevant parties. 
• Coordinate the Proto or GGP (Global Geo Pivot) or SPA (Seasonal Partner Alignment) sample development process whilst, sourcing fabric and other raw material to ensure samples are completed and delivered in a timely manner. 
• Liaise with Product Development Centre (PDC), embellishment, planning and sourcing teams once the make plan is available, to ensure styles are ready for the next buy, by obtaining approval for fit, costing, embellishment.
• Engage and support in other development related activities & initiatives such as customer onsite visits or projects & other sampling processes etc. by coordinating with relevant internal or external parties to ensure the quality & timeliness of product.
• Prepare costing sheets on PLM or negotiate pricing terms, lead times and minimum production quantities.
• Ensure the PLM is updated with timely and accurate information and obtain necessary approval for any deviations to maintain earnings threshold. 
• Identify respective styles and volumes on receipt of the buy and carryout buy processing activities, forwarding details to relevant parties.
• Maintain good relationships with key decision makers of the respective customer and act proactively in identifying customer specific solutions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Degree in Marketing or relevant professional qualification. 
• 1-2 years’ experience will be advantageous in areas such as knowledge on Product Development, fabrics, embellishments, styles & samples.
• Good communication, negotiation, people & time management skills.