Merchandiser - Bulk

Role summary

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The Merchandiser – Bulk coordinates bulk production from order confirmation through shipment, ensuring that products meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in apparel, textiles, business, or a related field, together with experience in garment merchandising, production coordination, or bulk order management. Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, critical-path planning, costing, materials, and export documentation is valuable. The role requires effective communication with customers, suppliers, factories, technical teams, and internal departments. Candidates are expected to be highly organized, commercially aware, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Proficiency in English and relevant planning or ERP systems is normally required.

About the employer

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group works with many internationally recognized sportswear, lingerie, and fashion brands, providing design, product development, manufacturing, and supply-chain solutions. MAS operates facilities and offices across several countries and is known for innovation, technical apparel, sustainability, ethical manufacturing, and investment in employee development. Its business covers apparel manufacturing, wearables, fabric, and related services. In Sri Lanka, the company employs a large workforce across manufacturing plants, design centers, corporate functions, and supply-chain operations. Employees generally work in collaborative, performance-focused environments that connect local production expertise with global customers. A merchandising position at MAS can provide exposure to international brands, apparel production cycles, customer management, and large-scale export operations.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers opportunities in apparel and textile manufacturing, information technology, tourism, logistics, finance, engineering, and business services. The island has a diverse culture shaped by Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and other communities, with Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, and Christian traditions. Colombo is the main commercial center and provides the widest range of professional jobs, housing, international schools, restaurants, and transport. Life outside Colombo is generally quieter and more affordable, with easy access to beaches, mountains, wildlife parks, and historic cities. English is widely used in business, while Sinhala and Tamil are the national languages. Foreign employees normally need an employment or residence visa arranged with employer support before working legally. Relocation costs and documentation should be confirmed with the company, including accommodation, healthcare, taxation, and dependents’ permissions. Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, and traffic and public transport can require adjustment.