About Our Client
A great opportunity for a Buyer - Product Development to join a successful business in Skelmersdale area. They import from the Far East and Europe where they have a showroom as well as in the UK head office. They are a Sedex Member and FSX certified. The business supplies a number of retailers in the UK and Europe, everyday and seasonal products.
Job Description
1. Review and analyse current range.
2. Research trends and develop new products.
3. Create a range plan.
4. Work with our in-house Design team to develop and create commercial designs.
5. Ensure enquiry sheets are completed accurately with product specifications.
6. Send enquiry sheets onto factories and ensure we receive correct and best prices.
7. Understand factory base - who can produce what, capabilities, limits, possibilities and source new far east factories where needed.
8. Use SAP to set item codes up and raise PO's to factories for new products and rebuys.
9. Send product artwork, packaging artwork, colour proofs and any necessary swatches/samples to factories.
10. Create a critical path and clear detailed order overviews for factories & the China team to follow. Ensure this is kept up to date at all times.
11. Check pre-production samples and ensure prompt approval is sent to factory so mass production can begin.
12. Communicate regularly with factory to monitor production status, answer any queries they may have and resolve any issues.
13. Check production samples and ensure prompt approval is given to the factory and confirm to Shipping Dept goods are approved for shipment.
The Successful Applicant
1. Experience in far east sourcing and buying is essential
2. Level of business and commercial awareness.
3. Able to prioritise own workload effectively.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Team working and relationship building skills.
6. Strong attention to detail.
7. Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
8. A good level of IT skills - excel proficient.
9. Experience of SAP preferred.
What's on Offer
Competitive Salary + Free Parking + Discount on Product
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