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Intern - Merchandising
Role summary
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The Merchandising Intern will support the merchandising team with product tracking, order follow-up, sample coordination, documentation, costing updates, and communication with internal departments, suppliers, and customers. Candidates are generally expected to be undergraduates or recent graduates in fashion, textiles, apparel, business, supply chain, or a related field. Strong communication, organization, numerical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are useful. The role requires willingness to learn, manage deadlines, work collaboratively, and operate in a fast-paced apparel manufacturing environment. An interest in fashion products, international customers, and ethical, sustainable manufacturing would be advantageous.
Can I work in Sri Lanka?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Board of Investment factories can bring in technicians and skilled workers after a local-expertise check; other factories need a sector-ministry recommendation.
Before you apply: Some places test factory skills first: Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa usually asks for a skills test and basic Japanese, and in Singapore, metal workers on a Work Permit must pass a safety course within 3 months of arriving.
Watch for: Line operators are usually hired locally, so expect technicians and managers only (judgement). Each factory has a pre-approved cap on foreign posts.
Official source: Board of Investment: Visa Recommendation Policy and Guidelines. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Sri Lanka
Usual for Manufacturing jobs in Sri Lanka, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies; senior expats may get company housing or an allowance |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer applies; visa USD 200 a year (Board of Investment firms add USD 165); who pays and moving help vary |
| Flights | Varies; a joining flight and a yearly home ticket are mostly for senior expats |
| Contract | Visa valid 1 year or as the sponsor recommends, renewed yearly; contract length varies |
| Leave | 14 days a year after the first year; public holidays extra |
| Income tax | 0% up to LKR 150,000 a month (about USD 450), then 6% to 36%; 36% above LKR 358,000 (about USD 1,100) |
| Health cover | Residence visa needs a Health Protection Plan (since 3 June 2019); who pays is not stated; extra cover varies |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in Sri Lanka
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About Mas Holdings
MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and design-to-delivery companies, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The group works with internationally recognized fashion and lifestyle brands, providing services that include product development, design, manufacturing, supply chain management, and innovation. MAS has operations across several countries and is known for its focus on technology, sustainability, ethical working practices, and employee development. Its portfolio covers sportswear, intimate apparel, performance clothing, swimwear, and other specialized products. Through its global customer network and vertically integrated operations, the company offers employees exposure to international standards, collaborative product creation, and modern manufacturing practices. MAS also supports community initiatives and promotes inclusive workplaces, making it a significant employer within Sri Lanka’s apparel and export industry.