Fabric Start Bangladesh
Merchandising Manager — Lead Apparel Merchandising for a Growing RMG Company
Dhaka
Deadline: 2025-12-23
2 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Fabric Start Bangladesh
Location: Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-12-09
Experience: 5 Years
Education Requirements
Master of Business Administration (MBA); Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BSc); O Level (with relevant experience)
Job Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end merchandising: sampling, order placement, follow-up and shipment coordination.
- Liaise with international buyers to manage technical queries and order confirmations.
- Prepare and review commercial terms and negotiate costs to optimize margins.
- Coordinate with design, production and quality teams to resolve fit, fabric and trims issues.
- Monitor production schedules, perform follow-ups and escalate delays.
- Analyze orders and forecasts to plan capacity and support materials sourcing.
- Compile merchandising reports and KPI dashboards.
- Ensure compliance with buyer standards and export documentation requirements.
Required Skills
- Apparel merchandising
- Garments Merchandising
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Buyer liaison and negotiation
- Order and shipment tracking
- Excel and basic commercial costing
Benefits & Compensation
- Negotiable salary
- Industry-standard benefits (subject to company policy)
Job Description
OverviewFabric Start Bangladesh is advertising a strategic Merchandising Manager position in a prominent ready-made garments (RMG) environment. This job circular (posted on behalf of the recruiting business) calls for an experienced merchandising professional to lead product development and order management for an export-oriented garments company. If you are an experienced merchandising professional based in Bangladesh who wants to develop merchandising strategies, manage client relationships, and ensure on-time delivery of bulk orders — this job is for you. Please read the full job circular carefully and learn how to apply.Why this job and companyThis role sits within the apparel/garments sector — an industry core to Bangladesh’s export economy.The company provides an opportunity to work with export-oriented production lines and cross-functional teams (sourcing, production, QA, and logistics).Competitive and negotiable salary package with industry-standard benefits.Key responsibilitiesLead the merchandising function end-to-end: coordinate development, sampling, order placement, and follow-up to ensure timely shipment and client satisfaction.Act as primary liaison with international buyers, managing technical queries, order confirmations, and quality expectations.Prepare and review commercial terms, negotiate costs, and manage cost cards to optimize margins.Coordinate with design, production, and quality teams to resolve fit, fabric, and trims issues during pre-production and bulk production.Monitor production schedules, conduct regular follow-ups, and escalate potential delays to senior management.Analyze sales orders and forecasts, plan capacity requirements, and support material sourcing decisions.Compile and present merchandising reports and KPI dashboards (order status, shipment performance, cost variances).Ensure compliance with buyer standards, documentation, and export shipment requirements.Required skills & experienceMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in garments or garments accessories merchandising; 5–6 years preferred.Strong knowledge of apparel merchandising workflows: sampling, bulk ordering, buyer communications, and shipment coordination.Suggested skills include: Apparel merchandising, Garments Merchandising, Marketing, Merchandising (as referenced in the circular).Excellent communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills for buyer and vendor interactions.Good analytical skills and familiarity with commercial costing, order tracking systems, and basic Excel reporting.Ability to manage multiple orders and meet strict deadlines in an export environment.Educational requirementsAcceptable qualifications listed in the circular: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), or O Level with relevant experience.Other job detailsJob role: Merchandising ManagerJob category: Retail (apparel/garments) / OtherEmployment type: Full TimeVacancies: 2Gender: Male/FemaleLocation: Anywhere in Bangladesh (posted location and company address in Dhaka)Experience: 5 to 6 years in garments or garments accessoriesBenefitsSalary: Negotiable (as stated in the circular)Industry-standard benefits and allowances (medical, provident fund, festival bonuses — subject to company policy).How to applyThe circular specifies that interested candidates should send an updated resume with a recent passport-size photograph and all academic certificates to the hiring email address. The explicit contact provided in the job data is info@armanagroup.com. Although the ApplyInstruction mentions submission within 15 days, the job posting also includes a clear application deadline. Please ensure you apply before the deadline listed in this circular. If an online application option is shown on the original posting, follow that process; otherwise use the provided email.Important datesDate posted: 2025-12-09Application deadline / valid through: 2025-12-23 (apply by this date)Notes & cautionsThe job text references both Fabric Start Bangladesh and Armana Group Ltd in the description and apply instructions; the vacancy appears in the posting under Fabric Start Bangladesh while application instructions reference Armana Group Ltd (please verify company identity when you apply).Always confirm official contact details and avoid sharing sensitive personal information beyond what is required for the application process.SummaryIf you are an experienced merchandising manager with 5+ years in the garments sector and you want to work in an export-oriented RMG environment in Bangladesh, consider applying. This job circular provides a chance to lead merchandising operations and build strong commercial relationships with buyers. To apply, send your CV and supporting documents to info@armanagroup.com and ensure your application reaches the employer before the closing date. This posting is part of the job circular listings in Bangladesh and is intended for qualified applicants nationwide. Apply promptly if you meet the requirements.