Merchandiser - Sourcing

Merchandiser - Sourcing

(Based at Activewear - Nawala)

The Activewear Value Stream delivers high-performance sportswear and athleisure solutions designed for technical functionality, durability and everyday versatility— serving sports, lifestyle and performance segments. With a strong focus on innovation, MAS is advancing wearable technology that tracks fitness and workout analytics while blending advanced sportswear with fashion and aesthetic appeal. 

Operating across Sri Lanka, Jordan and Indonesia, and with development centres in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, Lululemon, Patagonia and Gymshark. The Activewear product range offers diverse solutions such as Knit, Fleece, Tees, Woven, Sweaters, Engineered Knit.

As a unified platform, the Activewear Value Stream combines global scale, speed and technical expertise, positioning MAS as a trusted partner for innovative, performance and lifestyle apparel.

Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to facilitate the sourcing of Raw Material for allocated customer orders and ensure that the correct quantity of raw materials are in-house in a timely manner in order to facilitate the production process thereby, ensuring 100% completion of orders

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate delivery terms with the suppliers to ensure raw materials are only in-house when required to control raw material in-house dates

• Arrange inspection of fabric at the supplier’s premises to ensure all quality aspects are met

• Follow-up with suppliers until the materials are in-house whilst, liaising with the planning section to prioritize delivery dates where required

• Coordinate with the Commercial team in order to ensure all raw material required for the production process is forwarded to the relevant factories accurately and on time

• Liaise with relevant factory personnel/ suppliers on material received, and re-order material as and when required whilst, monitoring material consumption up to the order completion stage in order to ensure required quantity & quality of raw materials are available

• Ensure that relevant raw material is sourced for the production process by performing activities such as the following in a timely manner in order to facilitate accurate completion of customer orders

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Diploma / Degree in relevant field or CIM as an equivalent professional qualification
• 1-2 years’ experience in Merchandising or a similar role
• Knowledge on MS Office Packages
• Knowledge of Supply Chain