Experienced Merchandiser – FOB Costing And Development

• About the Position
• The Experienced Apparel Merchandiser – FOB Costing & Sample Development is responsible for handling FOB programs from initial costing and sample development through order confirmation.
• The role requires strong costing capability, effective supplier and factory coordination, independent buyer communication, and close teamwork with internal and external stakeholders to ensure development requirements and timelines are met.
• Key Responsibilities
• Prepare FOB costing, including fabric, trims, CM, washing, embroidery, printing, and packing costs, and update costing sheets for internal review and buyer negotiation.
• Coordinate sample development (proto, fit, PP, SMS), including requesting materials, tracking progress, collecting buyer feedback, and obtaining timely approvals.
• Source and evaluate suppliers and factories for fabrics, trims, accessories, and production services to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, suppliers, and factory counterparts to facilitate smooth communication and issue resolution.
• Manage and follow up on development schedules, Time & Action (T&A) calendars, and sample approvals to ensure timely delivery against deadlines.
• Clarify tech pack details, BOM, measurements, specifications, and comments with buyers and translate requirements to internal teams and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records including costing sheets, sample status, development approvals, order updates, and internal tracking tools.
• Support pre-production activities by checking lab dips, trims, accessories, and production readiness as needed.
• Communicate with buyers and internal stakeholders on progress, issues, and risk mitigation, and participate in meetings as required.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for candidates who

• Have at least 3–5 years of experience in apparel merchandising, with solid experience in FOB costing and development
• Graduated with a major in Garment Technology, Fashion Design, Business Administration, or related fields
• Have good knowledge of garment construction, materials, sourcing, and FOB costing structure
• Are able to communicate and read/write in English with buyers and suppliers
• Have good teamwork and communication skills
• Are detail-oriented, responsible, and able to work independently under pressure.
• Benefits
• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience and capability
• Professional sourcing-office environment with exposure to international buyers
• Stable, long-term career development within BGG Garment Group
• Working Time  8:00 – 17:30 (1.5-hour lunch break)
• Monday to Friday, and Saturday morning