Head of Merchandising

CAREER141; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational apparel manufacturer is seeking a General Manager for Merchandising. The role involves overseeing the full merchandising function and driving growth in a large-scale apparel operation. Candidates should bring strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and experience in supplier relationship management. Compensation is competitive, providing a net salary of $8,000 to $10,000 monthly, along with benefits and a company vehicle. The position involves regular travel to the UK.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising roles within the apparel industry.
• Strong ability to manage supplier relationships and drive performance.
• Experience in budgeting and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full merchandising function for large-scale apparel operation.
• Drive business growth and improve supplier performance.
• Forecast sales and profitability against budget.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Market understanding

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description

COMPANY : Leading Multinational Apparel Manufacturer (Confidential)

POSITION : General Manager – Merchandising

LOCATION : Dhaka, Bangladesh

PER MONTH SALARY : USD 8,000 – 10,000 (Net) + Company Vehicle + Benefits

OVERVIEW

This role oversees the full merchandising function for a large-scale apparel operation, driving business growth, supplier performance, financial outcomes, and organizational capability. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, regional market understanding, and the ability to build and maintain high-level buyer relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify new business opportunities across products and suppliers through reliable sources.
• Review and set annual budgets to ensure sufficient staffing, supplier readiness, and standard operating procedures to meet business expectations.
• Forecast monthly sales and profitability against budget and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain regular communication with UK buying / merchandising teams to understand improvement areas and align on expectations.
• Travel to the UK 2–3 times annually to meet Buying Managers, Merchandisers, and other stakeholders, strengthening relationships an…