Assistant - Merchandiser - Development
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. MAS Holdings scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Bodywear Value Stream of MAS Holdings delivers end-to-end design, innovation and manufacturing solutions across lingerie, swimwear and next-to-skin categories. It brings together broad expertise in fit, comfort, performance and aesthetics to serve leading global brands at scale.
With design and innovation hubs in Sri Lanka, the USA, Canada and Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Kenya, Bodywear offers a diverse portfolio spanning bras, briefs, shapewear, sleepwear, performance bodywear and Olympic grade swimwear. The value stream portfolio includes Victoria’s Secret, Calvin Klein, Marks & Spencer, Triumph, Speedo and Aerie. Positioned as a global centre of excellence, the Bodywear Value Stream combines advanced product innovation, technology-led solutions and operational scale to meet evolving consumer expectations across intimate and swim categories.
Location - Biyagama
Key Responsibilities
- Support senior executives to meet customer requirements and manage commercialization activities.
- Ensure timely execution of T&A and critical path milestones.
- Coordinate raw material delivery and PO quantity fulfillment.
- Plan cut dates and provide early warning on delays.
- Recommend price, MOQ, and MCQ improvements.
- Clarify tech pack requirements with customers.
- Manage development calendars and meet project deadlines.
- Support new product development and business growth initiatives.
- Maintain costing, BOM, PLM, and Salesforce updates accurately.
- Procure raw materials as per BOM specifications.
- Monitor style progress and replenish shortages or damages.
- Provide accurate documentation to cross-functional teams.
- Follow up on supplier payments and material deliveries.
- Engage production teams on risks and mitigation plans.
- Conduct customer risk analysis meetings.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and communication.
- Source and negotiate raw materials, pricing, and delivery terms.
- Support smooth transition from development to bulk production.
- Coordinate sample development and prototype delivery.
- Conduct internal risk assessment meetings.
- Follow up fit samples through to approval stage.
- Coordinate clarifications with regional product development teams.
- Update lab-dip trackers and initiate colour developments.
- Share updated BOMs and colour charts with teams.
- Support launch sampling, raw material costing, and sourcing.
- Manage colour sample processes and system updates.
- Drive lean and continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives.
Qualifications and Skills.
- 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience
- Degree/ Management qualification in a relevant field
- Professional - Fully Qualified
- Prior knowledge in bulk order execution is highly advantageous
- Mathematics background
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Knowledge on Product Development, styles and samples
- Teamwork and collaboration - ability to engage with individuals from cross functional teams Relationship building
- Planning and organisation skills
- Detail oriented and attention to detail