The Development Merchandiser is expected to coordinate product development from initial concept through sample approval, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines. Typical requirements include a degree or diploma in apparel, textile, fashion, business, or a related field, along with experience in garment merchandising, product development, or sourcing. Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, garments, costing, sampling, and production processes is valuable. The candidate should communicate confidently with customers, designers, suppliers, and internal teams, manage multiple deadlines, solve problems quickly, and maintain accurate development records. Attention to detail, commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and proficiency in English and relevant software are generally expected.
MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group supplies innovative clothing, intimates, sportswear, swimwear, and performance products to internationally recognised brands. Its businesses cover design, product development, manufacturing, technology, and supply-chain services across Sri Lanka and several overseas locations. MAS is known for investing in innovation, sustainability, ethical manufacturing, employee development, and advanced production capabilities. Its workforce includes specialists in merchandising, engineering, design, manufacturing, quality, finance, and technology. A Development Merchandiser at MAS would typically work with cross-functional teams and global customers to turn product concepts into commercially viable garments while balancing quality, cost, speed, and responsible sourcing. The company generally offers a structured, fast-paced environment with exposure to international apparel standards and brand expectations.
Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel and textiles, information technology, tourism, finance, engineering, logistics, healthcare, education, and business services. Its culture combines South Asian, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, and colonial influences, with strong family traditions, varied regional food, festivals, and generally welcoming communities. Life can range from busy Colombo and industrial areas to quieter coastal, hill-country, and rural locations. Living costs are usually lower than in many Western countries, although housing and imported goods can be expensive in Colombo. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored employment or residence visa and should not work on a tourist visa; requirements should be confirmed with Sri Lankan immigration and the employer. Relocating employees should arrange a written contract, verify benefits, consider private medical insurance, and check accommodation, transport, taxation, and dependants’ permissions before arrival.
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