Job Description

Assistant ‐ Merchandising

(Based at Activewear - Biyagama)

The Activewear Value Stream delivers high-performance sportswear and athleisure solutions designed for technical functionality, durability and everyday versatility— serving sports, lifestyle and performance segments. With a strong focus on innovation, MAS is advancing wearable technology that tracks fitness and workout analytics while blending advanced sportswear with fashion and aesthetic appeal.

Operating across Sri Lanka, Jordan and Indonesia, and with development centres in Sri Lanka and Canada, Activewear serves a global customer base that includes Nike, lululemon, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren and Gymshark. The Activewear product range offers diverse solutions such as Knit, Fleece, Tees, Woven, Sweaters, Engineered Knit.

As a unified platform, the Activewear Value Stream combines global scale, speed and technical expertise, positioning MAS as a trusted partner for innovative, performance and lifestyle apparel.

Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to Maintain supplier 100% DIFOT with 100% po on time placement to suppliers and ensure RM on time delivery to relevant locations while maintaining Dock to Dock

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Share raw material Purchase Orders raised by the procurement team with the suppliers to ensure goods are delivered to the plants on time.

• Function to obtain timely Performa Invoice confirmations and maintain accuracy

• Ensure on time PO placements to allocated suppliers and check though reports to ensure system accuracy such as portal

• Gather accurate delivery updates for the allocated Suppliers

• Obtain and analyze delivery charts from the allocated suppliers on a timely manner

• Analyze Raw material delays by allocated suppliers

• Collaborate with suppliers for the raw materials delays and ensure still meet RM commitment to minimize final impact on production

• Collaborate with suppliers for on time deliveries based on RM requirement for production

• Supporting plant weekly pulls and suppliers meeting to ensure on time delivery of products

• Communicate all claims related matters to the supplier on a timely manner and identify strategies for recoveries

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Degree/ Diploma in Merchandising/ Marketing - Advantageous

• 1 year of relevant work experience which includes Merchandising

• Knowledge of Fabric, Embellishments, Styles, Samples

• Sound knowledge of MS Office applications and the SAP System

• Strong Analytical skills

• Good Communication/ Interpersonal skills