Apparels Bond is hiring Junior Merchandiser

Market Research & Lead Generation

• Identify potential foreign buyers through online platforms.
• Research market trends, price levels, and buyer behavior by region (e.g., Europe, USA, Japan).
• Attend international buyer-seller meetings to generate leads.

Buyer Communication & Relationship Management

• Initiate and maintain professional communication with foreign buyers via email, phone, or WhatsApp.
• Understand buyer needs, technical requirements, and compliance standards.
• Build strong, long-term relationships through regular updates and follow-ups.

Product Presentation & Sampling

• Send company profiles, product catalogs, and customized quotations to interested buyers.
• Arrange development samples, pricing samples, and pre-production samples as per buyer request.
• Coordinate with design and production teams to meet buyer specifications.

Negotiation & Order Finalization

• Negotiate price, delivery terms (FOB/CIF), payment terms (L/C, TT), and MOQ.
• Finalize and confirm orders, tech packs, and time-action calendars.
• Coordination with Production & Merchandising Teams
• Ensure production planning aligns with buyer’s delivery requirements.
• Communicate buyer comments to the relevant departments (sample approval, size sets, fabric issues, etc.).

Quality Assurance & Shipment

• Keep buyers updated with production progress, quality status, and shipping schedules.
• Ensure compliance with buyer’s quality standards and social audit requirements.
• Coordinate inspection (by buyer or third-party QC) and final shipment arrangements.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate export documentation: Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, etc.
• Stay updated with international trade laws, HS codes, and garment labeling regulations.

Reporting & Forecasting

• Prepare periodic reports on buyer response, order value, shipment timelines, etc.
• Forecast potential orders and support strategic planning for factory capacity.