Chamidu Mendis
Colombo,11
Summary
Dynamic Senior Product Development Merchandiser specializing in steering new product development and enhancing cost efficiency through strategic negotiations. Adept at sourcing quality fabrics and coordinating sample timelines to meet brand objectives. Successfully collaborates with international suppliers and teams to deliver market-aligned products that resonate with consumer trends.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Development Merchandiser/ Acting Manager
Winterquilts (Pvt) Ltd
Dehiwela, Sri Lanka
07.2024 - Current
- Serve as Account Manager for brands C&A Europe, Superdry UK, and C&A Mexico, ASDA(George) UK.
- Lead new product development from concept through creation, ensuring alignment with seasonal trends and buyer inspiration goals.
- Collaborated with product development teams to negotiate and finalize pricing, ensuring alignment with brand strategies.
- Source fabrics, trims, and washes (denim and non-denim) to meet aesthetic, quality, and cost targets.
- Coordinated sample development timelines to deliver prototype samples, lab dips, strike-offs, and handlooms on schedule.
- Oversee fabric technical submissions and bulk order placements.
- Coordinate approval processes with brands, securing timely approvals for bulk ordering.
- Work closely with bulk production teams to meet deadlines in line with Time & Action (T&A) plans to fulfil orders.
- Hosted weekly sales meetings with the CMO and Managers.
Product Development Merchandiser
Winterquilts (Pvt) Ltd
Dehiwela
08.2019 - 07.2024
Junior Development Merchandiser
Winterquilts (Pvt) Ltd
Dehiwela
09.2017 - 08.2019
Training Development Merchandiser
Winterquilts (Pvt) Ltd
Dehiwela
03.2017 - 09.2017
Factory Training Intern
Stylish Garment (Pvt) Ltd
Padukka, Sri Lanka
01.2016 - 12.2016
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
UK02-2025
Certificate in Merchandising -
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa Sri Lanka 12-2015
Skills
- Sample Development
- Production Management
- Buyer and Supplier Relationship Management
- Pricing strategy
- Cost analysis
- Market Trend Analysis
- PLM Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Creativity
- Communication
- Work ethic
Languages
- Sinhala
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/24/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital Status: Single
- Nic -961453267V
- Passport - P0967222
Timeline
Senior Development Merchandiser/ Acting Manager
Winterquilts (Pvt) Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Product Development Merchandiser
Winterquilts (Pvt) Ltd
08.2019 - 07.2024
Junior Development Merchandiser
Winterquilts (Pvt) Ltd
09.2017 - 08.2019
Training Development Merchandiser
Winterquilts (Pvt) Ltd
03.2017 - 09.2017
Factory Training Intern
Stylish Garment (Pvt) Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Business Administration -
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Certificate in Merchandising -
University of Moratuwa