Merchandiser - Development

(Based at Nawala)

MAS Active, a key division of MAS Holdings, is a global leader in athleisure and performance wear, engineered for agility, comfort, and endurance. With a sharp focus on blending cutting-edge sports technology with contemporary fashion, MAS Active serves some of the world’s most iconic brands including lululemon, Patagonia, Lacoste, LKSD, Arcteryx, Vuori, and Gymshark. From next-to-skin wearables to smart apparel that tracks fitness metrics and workout analytics, MAS Active is at the forefront of apparel innovation, delivering solutions trusted by elite athletes, fitness professionals, and global celebrities alike. By combining deep domain expertise in performance-wear with sustainable innovation, MAS Active is not just shaping the future of apparel, but redefining how the world moves, trains, and lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify respective styles and volumes on receipt of the buy and carryout buy processing activities, forwarding details to relevant parties whilst, updating information into the PLM system in a timely/ accurate manner facilitating smooth operations and the achievement of operational KPI’s.
Engage in the reporting process as and when required in order to facilitate the transfer of information to relevant parties (including the customer) whilst also, facilitating Management decision making.
Contribute to the implementation and sustenance of Lean initiatives whilst, driving Lean objectives to achieve the set KPIs and ensuring individual KPIs meet the required standards.
Participate at the Development meetings upon receipt of the proto kit, and forward information to relevant parties whilst, ensuring raw materials are available in house in order to deliver the protos and embellishment developments to the customer in a timely manner.
Coordinate the CAM & CAF sample development process whilst, sourcing fabric and other raw material on receipt of the request for same from customer, in order to ensure samples are completed and delivered in a timely manner thereby, meeting customer expectations.
Process the Salesman Sample (SS) on receipt of the SS from Customer whilst, updating relevant information into the PLM system in a timely and accurate manner in order to facilitate the effective completion of SS samples.
Liaise with Product Development Centre (PDC), Embellishment, Planning and Sourcing teams once the make plan is available, in order to ensure styles are ready for the next buy, by obtaining approval for fit, costing, embellishment etc. whilst, ensuring the completion of all relevant documentation.
Maintain good relationships with key decision makers of the respective customer and act proactively in identifying customer specific solutions whilst, implementing same in order to provide a value-added service.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, CIM or Similar Background.
2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in similar field
Experience including costing, garment development, sampling and Material Sourcing.