The Senior Merchandiser – Development is expected to manage apparel product development from concept and sampling through approval and production handover. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in fashion, textiles, merchandising, or a related field, along with several years of apparel merchandising experience. The candidate should understand fabrics, trims, garment construction, costing, quality standards, and critical-path management. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for coordinating with international buyers, designers, suppliers, and internal technical teams. The role requires commercial awareness, attention to detail, effective problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple developments within strict deadlines. Experience with product development systems and knowledge of export apparel processes would be advantageous.
MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and design-to-delivery companies, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group supplies innovative clothing, sportswear, lingerie, swimwear, and performance products to internationally recognized brands. Its operations cover product design, research and development, manufacturing, technology, and global supply-chain services. MAS is known for its focus on innovation, ethical manufacturing, sustainability, and employee development, with facilities and partnerships across several countries. The company works with major global fashion and sports brands and places strong emphasis on quality, speed, responsible production, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. A Senior Merchandiser – Development at MAS would typically work in a collaborative, international environment, helping translate buyer concepts into commercially viable products while coordinating closely with design, technical, sourcing, and production teams.
Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel and textiles, tourism, IT, engineering, finance, logistics, healthcare, education, and business services. Colombo and nearby areas provide the widest range of professional jobs, while Kandy, Galle, Katunayake, and regional industrial zones also have growing employment. The island has a warm climate, scenic beaches, mountains, wildlife, and a relaxed lifestyle, although traffic and public transport can be challenging in major cities. Sri Lankan culture is diverse, shaped by Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, and colonial traditions; respect for religious customs and conservative workplace etiquette is important. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored employment or residence visa before working, and tourist visas do not permit employment. Employers commonly assist with immigration paperwork, contracts, and relocation guidance. Housing, international schools, private healthcare, and expatriate communities are most accessible around Colombo, though living costs are generally lower outside the capital.
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