Olympia International Limited
Senior Woven Merchandiser Needed — Lead Formal Shirts for Guide London
Savar, Dhaka
Deadline: 2026-01-15
1 Positions
Job Overview
Company: Olympia International Limited
Location: Savar, Dhaka
Type: FullTime
Salary: Tk. 55000 - 70000 (Monthly)
Posted: 2025-12-19
Experience: 8 Years
Education Requirements
B.Sc. in Textile Engineering / Fashion Merchandising / Business / related field (preferred). Equivalent experience considered.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage complete order lifecycle for Guide London: sampling, costing, development, approvals, bulk follow-up & shipment.
- Lead product development for formal woven shirts: fabric sourcing, trims, wash, fit & construction details.
- Communicate with UK buyers daily; attend virtual meetings, costing negotiations, approvals & feedback.
- Coordinate with planning, production, QA, pattern, and accessories teams to ensure on-time delivery.
- Prepare BOM, costing sheets, T&A, and status reports.
- Ensure all sample comments (fit / PP / size set) are actioned correctly.
- Monitor production quality and work closely with QC to troubleshoot issues.
- Work with mills and suppliers to secure fabrics at competitive lead times.
- Maintain strong follow-up from enquiry to shipment, ensuring required margins.
- Lead and guide junior merchandisers and assistants.
- Handle UK/EU compliance, testing, labels, packaging and AQL requirements.
Required Skills
- Fabric sourcing (stock & mill fabrics)
- Garments costing
- Shirt construction (collars, cuffs, plackets, interlining)
- Wash & finish knowledge
- Trims and accessory specification
- Buyer communication (UK/EU)
- Costing & negotiation skills
- English (spoken & written)
- Production coordination and planning
- Quality control & AQL understanding
- BOM preparation and technical documentation
- Leadership and team mentoring
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Festival bonuses & annual increments
- Lunch & mobile allowance
- Opportunity to work with respected international brand (Guide London)
- Career growth within Olympia Group and multiple in-house brands
Job Description
Olympia International Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Woven Merchandiser to join its merchandising team to manage the Guide London account for formal woven shirts targeting the UK and European markets. This job circular is ideal for an accomplished merchandising professional who has deep technical knowledge of shirt construction and strong commercial skills. The successful candidate will work at the company's Dhaka (Savar) office and will be responsible for end-to-end order management, product development, and direct communication with international buyers. This job posting provides full details about responsibilities, required skills, education, benefits, and how to apply.Why this job & company?Olympia International Limited is part of a group of global garment brands that provide opportunities to work on respected international labels. This company offers competitive compensation, festival bonuses, and growth opportunities across in-house brands. If you are looking for a challenging role in Bangladesh where you can lead a brand account and drive results, this circular invites you to apply.Key responsibilitiesManage the complete order lifecycle for Guide London including sampling, costing, development, approvals, bulk follow-up and shipment.Lead product development for formal woven shirts: fabric sourcing, trims, wash & finish, fit and construction details.Communicate with UK buyers daily — attend virtual meetings, negotiate costing, facilitate approvals and act on feedback.Coordinate with planning, production, QA, pattern and accessories teams to ensure on-time delivery and smooth production flow.Prepare Bills of Materials (BOM), costing sheets, timelines (T&A) and production status reports.Ensure all sample comments (fit / PP / size set) are actioned correctly and tracked through to final approval.Monitor production quality and work closely with QC to troubleshoot and resolve issues.Work with mills and suppliers to secure fabrics and trims at competitive prices and lead times.Maintain strong follow-up from enquiry to shipment ensuring required margins and commercial targets are achieved.Lead and mentor junior merchandisers and assistants to build team capability.Handle UK/EU compliance requirements including testing, labeling, packaging and AQL standards.Required skills & competenciesMinimum 8 years' experience in woven merchandising with clear exposure to formal shirts.Strong technical knowledge of shirt construction: collar types, cuffs, plackets, button types, interlinings, and wash/finish processes.Proven experience in fabric sourcing (stock & mill fabrics) and managing vendor relationships.Excellent costing and negotiation skills with strong commercial acumen.Fluent English communication (spoken & written) for daily buyer interactions.Ability to manage multiple styles and orders independently with high professionalism and urgency.Experience working with UK and European brands and understanding their market expectations.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prepare accurate BOMs and costing sheets.Educational requirementsB.Sc. in Textile Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred.Equivalent experience will be considered for candidates with proven track records.Compensation & benefitsSalary: Tk. 55,000 - 70,000 per month (competitive and based on experience).Festival bonuses and annual increments.Lunch and mobile allowances.Opportunity to work with respected international brands (Guide London) and be part of Olympia Group.Career growth opportunities across multiple in-house brands and exposure to international buying processes.Workplace & hoursWork at office (Dhaka, Savar).Standard working hours with 5.5 days/week; flexibility required during critical approvals and shipments.How to applyThis is an online apply opportunity via the employer's application portal. Please follow the apply link on the original job circular to submit your application and resume. Ensure your CV highlights relevant woven merchandising experience, specific formal shirt development examples, costing responsibility, and buyer interaction history. Use the keywords job, company, circular, bangladesh and apply where relevant in your cover letter to help match the application to this posting.Note: The application deadline is stated on the circular and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further assessment.Olympia International Limited encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. This posting is provided by the hiring company; please verify all details from the company profile where required.