Client: Leading Apparel Manufacturer

nPosition: Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Merchandising (Woven)

nLocation: Bangladesh, Dhaka

nIndustry: Apparel Manufacturing – Woven (Shirts & Tops)

nSalary: USD 5,000 + Accommodation + Transport + Air Ticket

n

nMANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

n

n• Woven apparel manufacturing experience

n• Strong experience in Woven Shirts & Tops

n• Previous experience working within an apparel manufacturing / garment factory workplace in Bangladesh

n• Strong expertise in Costing, Buyer Management and Bulk Production

n• Proven experience handling international buyers / brands

n• Strong team management and commercial negotiation experience

n

nOVERVIEW

nWe are seeking a highly driven AGM – Merchandising with strong Bangladesh apparel manufacturing experience and specialized expertise in woven products, particularly shirts and tops.

n

nThe ideal candidate must have hands-on experience within a Bangladesh-based apparel manufacturing environment, managing the complete merchandising cycle from product development and costing through bulk production and shipment. The role will focus strongly on costing strategy, buyer management, order execution, factory coordination and profitability.

n

nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES

n

nCosting & Commercial Management

n• Lead product costing for woven shirts and tops

n• Analyze fabric consumption, trims, washing and finishing costs

n• Develop accurate CM / FOB / SMV-based costing

n• Negotiate pricing with buyers while protecting margins

n• Work closely with Sourcing, IE and Production teams to optimize costs

n

nOrder Execution & Bulk Production

n• Manage end-to-end order execution from development through shipment

n• Ensure T&A; adherence and timely approvals

n• Monitor PP samples, size sets and other development requirements

n• Closely monitor bulk production and delivery status

n• Identify bottlenecks and implement timely corrective actions





n• Coordinate with Merchandising, Production, QA and Logistics teams

n

nBuyer Management

n• Act as a key point of contact for international buyers

n• Manage buyer requirements, negotiations, changes and escalations

n• Build and maintain strong long-term buyer relationships

n• Support business growth and repeat orders

n

nTeam Leadership

n• Lead and mentor the merchandising team

n• Allocate styles and orders effectively

n• Monitor team performance and delivery against timelines

n• Drive accountability and continuous improvement

n

nCross-Functional Coordination

n• Work closely with Production, Planning, IE, QA, Sourcing and Procurement

n• Ensure buyer requirements are aligned with factory capabilities

n• Drive smooth coordination across all functions involved in order execution

n

nDelivery & Compliance

n• Ensure orders meet quality, compliance and delivery requirements

n• Coordinate shipment planning and logistics

n• Minimize delays, claims and commercial risks

n• Ensure timely execution of all customer commitments

n

nPRE-REQUISITES

n• Minimum strong experience in Woven Apparel Manufacturing

n• Woven Shirts & Tops experience

n• Bangladesh apparel manufacturing experience

n• Candidates from buying houses, buying offices, brands or retail organizations without hands-on Bangladesh apparel manufacturing experience should not be considered

n• Strong experience in costing, merchandising and bulk production

n• Proven international buyer / brand handling experience

n• Experience managing high-volume orders and multiple styles

n• Strong commercial and negotiation capabilities

n• Prior team management experience

n• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

n

nEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

n• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, Fashion Merchandising or a related field

n• Professional qualifications in Merchandising / Supply Chain will be an added advantage

📌 Assistant General Manager Merchandising (Woven) (New Delhi)
🏢 Career141
📍 New Delhi