A Well Reputed Buying House
Senior PD Merchandiser — Lead Product Development Role at a Reputed Buying House
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-10-27
2 Positions
Job Overview
Company: A Well Reputed Buying House
Location: Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-09-27
Experience: 8 Years
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Technology or related field (typical requirement — not explicitly provided in listing)
Job Responsibilities
- Lead product development activities including design interpretation, sampling and approval follow-up.
- Perform costing and price negotiation with buyers and suppliers.
- Manage end-to-end PD processes and ensure milestones (approval, pre-production, delivery) are met.
- Liaise with factories on sampling, pre-production and production stages and monitor delivery status.
- Communicate product requirements to QC and internal stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance on fabric qualities, color schemes and garment construction (special emphasis on woven products).
- Prepare and review technical details, BOMs and garment specifications.
- Undertake any other tasks assigned by the appropriate authority.
Required Skills
- End-to-end product development (PD) knowledge
- Fabric and garment technical understanding (especially woven)
- Costing and price negotiation
- Sample management and approval follow-up
- Cross-functional communication (buyers, factories, QC)
- Time management and organizational skills
- Attention to technical details and quality requirements
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary Review: Yearly
- Festival Bonus: 2 (as per company policy)
- Benefits as per company policy
Job Description
Overview: A well reputed buying house in Bangladesh is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior PD Merchandiser (Sr. Merchandiser - PD). This job is ideal for a candidate with strong product development knowledge, commercial awareness, and excellent coordination skills. The company expects the selected candidate to take ownership of end-to-end product development processes, cost negotiation, sampling and timely delivery while maintaining product quality and buyer satisfaction. This circular invites professionals to apply who are ready to contribute to a dynamic buying office environment.Why this company & role: The hiring company is a reputable buying house operating in Bangladesh that works closely with factories and buyers to develop woven apparel and related products. This job offers exposure to product design and development, costing, and cross-functional coordination with production and quality teams. The company values initiative, drive and self-motivation and provides yearly salary reviews and festival bonuses as part of its benefits.Key responsibilities (summary):Lead product development activities including design interpretation, sampling and approval follow-up.Perform costing and price negotiation with buyers and suppliers to achieve commercial targets.Understand and manage end-to-end PD processes to ensure milestones (approval, pre-production, delivery) are met on time.Liaise closely with factories on sampling, pre-production and production stages and monitor delivery status.Communicate product requirements clearly to QC and other internal stakeholders and ensure compliance with buyer specifications.Provide technical guidance on fabric qualities, color schemes and garment construction (with emphasis on woven products).Prepare and review technical details, BOMs and fabric/garment specifications; ensure samples meet buyer expectations.Perform any other job-related tasks assigned by appropriate authority within the company.Detailed responsibilities (extended):Drive the product development timeline from initial design brief to final delivery, including timely escalation of risks.Negotiate costing items and support commercial decisions to meet buyer pricing while protecting margin.Ensure sampling activities are tracked and documented; coordinate with suppliers for corrective actions where required.Work with QC to brief them on technical and aesthetic requirements and ensure inspection criteria are adhered to.Collaborate with sourcing and production teams to resolve issues related to trims, fabrics, and construction.Required skills & competencies:Proven knowledge of end-to-end product development (PD) processes for apparel, especially woven items.Strong understanding of fabric types, color schemes, garment construction and technical packs.Experience in costing, price negotiation and commercial decision making.Excellent communication skills to coordinate with buyers, factories, QC and internal teams.Good organizational and time-management skills to follow up approvals, samples and delivery schedules.Analytical mindset with attention to detail for technical and quality specifications.Experience managing multiple styles and priorities under tight timelines.Experience & education: At least 8 years of relevant experience in merchandising or product development (PD). While the job listing does not specify formal educational requirements, candidates typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Merchandising, Fashion Technology or a related field. The company expects mature professionals (age at least 28 years) who can handle cross-functional coordination and buyer communication effectively.Employment terms & workplace: Full Time, work at office (Dhaka, Bangladesh). Number of vacancies: 2. The position is based in Dhaka and candidates located in Bangladesh are preferred.Compensation & benefits:Salary: Negotiable (as per company policy)Salary review: yearlyFestival bonus: 2 (as per company policy)How to apply: This circular indicates online application is available. The job was posted on 2025-09-27 and the application deadline (valid through) is 2025-10-27. Interested candidates should prepare a CV (photograph is requested as per the job note) and apply through the platform or channel where this job was published. If applying, ensure you reference the Job ID (1412408) and mention the position title Sr. Merchandiser (PD). Please note the company has asked applicants to enclose a photograph with the CV.Notes & important information: This job listing originates from a hiring company (A Well Reputed Buying House) that has published the circular on a job portal. Candidates are advised to verify all details and follow legitimate application channels. The company may request additional information or assessments during recruitment. Apply only through the official job listing and avoid sharing sensitive financial information during the application process.This job description is provided to help prospective applicants understand the role, responsibilities and expectations for the Senior PD Merchandiser position at the buying house in Bangladesh. If you meet the experience and skill requirements, we encourage you to apply promptly before the deadline.