Executive ‐ Sourcing (1 year contract)
(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, 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% Purchase Order on time placement to suppliers and ensure Raw Materials on time delivery to relevant locations, while maintaining Dock to Dock.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Raise and share Purchase Orders on time with suppliers to ensure smoothness of the procurement process.
- Maintain supplier DIFOT 100% by collaborating with allocated suppliers, obtain and analyze delivery charts, schedule delivery meetings with them to receive an update on the current delivery status.
- Liaise with suppliers for delays and find options to avoid them by analyzing Raw material delays.
- Involve in raw material quality issue resolution process actively by collaborating with plant connect team and addressing any quality issue of the delivered goods while obtaining replacement or claim of cost on time.
- Managing Raw materials stock and claim recoveries related to cost of failures.
- Liaise with relevant departments and suppliers on a regular basis to ensure the timely completion of selected projects.
- Actively participate in weekly meetings and ensure the required information is shared with the larger team.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Data Analytics.
- Professional qualifications in merchandising or marketing would be advantageous.
- 4 - 5 years of relevant work experience in the field which includes merchandising.
- Sound knowledge on Fabric, Embellishments, Styles and Samples.
- Ability to work with MS Office applications and the SAP System.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with strong analytical ability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Data Analytics
- 4-5 years of relevant work experience in merchandising
- Sound knowledge of Fabric, Embellishments, Styles, and Samples
- Professional qualifications in merchandising or marketing
What We Do
MAS is an innovation driven company founded on a perfect blend of daring and visionary thinking. Focusing on fashion and lifestyle, we are one of Asia’s largest manufacturers of intimate apparel, sportswear, performance wear and swimwear and provide IT solutions to the apparel and footwear industry worldwide. MAS nurtures and drives a culture of excellence where over 114,000 global associates activate their full potential. Our identity, which goes beyond great products, is deeply embedded in community well-being and nurturing world-class teams.
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