About this role
Assistant - Order Management (Based at Dehiwala - Femography) MAS is Sri Lanka’s largest exporter and South Asia’s largest design-to-delivery solution providers in apparel and textile manufacturing. With a global community of 100,000, today, MAS spans across 13 countries with its portfolio expanding into wearable technology, FemTech, logistics and fabric parks worldwide. Over three decades, MAS has gained global recognition for its ethical and sustainable working environment as well as its impeccable craftsmanship and product excellence. Empower transformation by becoming a driving force of change at MAS. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to support the merchandising and supply chain process to ensure production process occurs as per agreed timelines, by negotiating, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and final buyer to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and garments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Follow up and ensure timely completion of all key activities predetermine in the customer calendar and prepare detailed plans in regard to the subsequent activities with internal teams to fulfil the customer expectation by the required delivery date. Execute and ensure completion of critical path activities and ensure all system related tasks such as creating and raising booking forms is completed in a timely and accurate manner whilst maintaining superior levels of communication with the customer by providing updates in regard to order/liability confirmation to ensure achievement of set targets. Ensure availability of adequate raw material stock, manage inventory, provide accurate, timely & complete data on procurement and follow up on all payments to suppliers. Establish strong relationships with suppliers whilst demonstrating ability to effectively negotiate the best price to ensure procurement of raw material is delivered to the required quality and quantity, at the most competitive terms in a timely manner. Ensure smooth order management function by implementing an accurate and detailed time & action plan for all related activities and regularly updating/ sharing relevant information with respective stakeholders. Consolidate and manage raw material arrivals in line with planned requirements / manage and analyses stock levels (Dummy and Liability stock) to meet factory service requirements with the proper maintenance and monitoring of write-offs and liabilities across the account. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience Degree/ Management qualification in a relevant field Excellent communication and negotiation skills Teamwork and collaboration- ability to engage with individuals from cross functional teams Relationship building Planning and organisation skills