Intern - Merchandising

Role summary

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The Intern – Merchandising role typically supports the merchandising team with order tracking, product and sample follow-up, costing information, purchase-order updates, reports, and communication with factories, suppliers, and customers. Candidates are generally expected to be undergraduates or recent graduates in fashion, textiles, business, supply chain, or a related discipline. Good English communication, computer literacy, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work with deadlines are important. Familiarity with Excel and an interest in apparel manufacturing and international retail are valuable. The successful candidate should be proactive, willing to learn, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to collaborate professionally with different teams.

About the employer

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group supplies innovative clothing, activewear, lingerie, and wearable products to internationally recognized brands and retailers. Its operations cover design, product development, manufacturing, technology, and supply-chain services across several countries. MAS is known for investing in innovation, sustainability, ethical manufacturing, and employee development. The company works with global customers and operates through a wide network of factories and specialized business units. An internship at MAS can provide practical exposure to apparel merchandising, production planning, sourcing, product development, customer coordination, and international supply chains. The working environment is generally collaborative and performance-focused, with opportunities to learn how large-scale fashion businesses manage quality, deadlines, costs, and customer expectations.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel and textiles, tourism, IT, finance, logistics, agriculture, and professional services, with Colombo and nearby industrial zones serving as major employment centers. The country has a warm tropical climate, varied landscapes, affordable local food, and a relaxed lifestyle, although traffic and public transport can be busy. Sri Lankan culture values hospitality, family, religion, and respectful workplace relationships; English is widely used in business, alongside Sinhala and Tamil. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate employment or residence visa and employer sponsorship or approval before beginning paid work. A tourist visa should not be used for employment. Interns should confirm whether the company provides sponsorship, accommodation, insurance, or relocation assistance. Costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, but imported goods and housing in central Colombo can be expensive. Healthcare and banking facilities are strongest in major cities.