Manager - Denim Category

NDS9 is a global, end-to-end garment design, manufacturing, and sourcing hub in apparel manufacturing and having a massive network of specialized production facilities across Garments Industries. Operating through merchandising offices and design studios in New York, Barcelona, Delhi, Dubai and Dhaka, we deliver trend-driven, design-backed collections with uncompromising quality and on-time delivery. As we scale our Denim vertical, we are seeking dynamic, commercially astute Managers – Denim to lead category strategy, vendor partnerships, and team performance for our global buyer accounts.

Department: Denim Merchandising & Sourcing

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting To: Director / Senior Management

Work Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (with international travel to buyer offices & vendors-factories)

Role Overview

The Manager – Denim will take full strategic and operational ownership of NDS9’s Denim category — leading product development, vendor management, costing, and buyer relationships from concept through bulk shipment and delivery. This is a senior, high-visibility role for a proven denim leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial judgment and people leadership, working closely with senior management across our global offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end strategic and operational leadership of the Denim category, setting category direction, growth targets, and sourcing strategy in line with company goals.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of merchandisers and technical staff dedicated to the Denim vertical, building bench strength and succession depth.

• Serve as the senior point of contact for key international denim buyers and brands, building long-term, trust-based relationships at the decision-maker level.

• Direct the full product development cycle for denim collections — washes, finishes, fits, and fabrications — translating brand vision into commercially viable, on-trend product.

• Oversee vendor selection, capacity planning, and factory performance across NDS9’s global network, ensuring the right-fit partner for each program.

• Lead high-stakes costing and price negotiations with mills, laundries, and factories, protecting margin while meeting aggressive buyer price points.

• Establish and monitor category-wide KPIs — on-time delivery, quality pass rates, cost savings, and order growth — reporting performance to senior leadership.

• Champion sustainable and responsible denim manufacturing practices (water-saving washes, certified fibres, circularity initiatives) in line with NDS9’s sustainability commitments.

• Own risk management across the category: anticipate capacity, compliance, raw-material, and logistics risks, and drive contingency planning.

• Partner with QA, compliance, and logistics teams to uphold the highest standards of quality, ethical sourcing, and on-time shipment.

• Drive continuous improvement in lead times, order flexibility, and cost competitiveness to strengthen NDS9’s position as a preferred denim sourcing partner.

• Represent NDS9 at trade shows, buyer meetings, and factory audits internationally as required.

• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Management.