The Company:
An exciting opportunity for an Import Merchandiser to join a growing team in a well-established company selling in-house brands and white label to UK and International customers. Specialising in the design, manufacture and import of Men's, Ladies & Juniors apparel for retailers, e-commerce and independently owned stores. The role is very hands-on looking after the full product lifecycle and managing the critical path.
The Role:
1. Working with large retail customers on contract orders for men's and ladies' fashion - some childrenswear.
2. Raise, manage and track purchase orders.
3. Create and manage the Critical Path to ensure agreed delivery dates are maintained.
4. Critical Path meetings with factories and customers weekly.
5. Liaising with suppliers and buyers on a daily basis, ensuring samples, lab dips etc. are received, sent and approved according to CP.
6. Advising and approving all labelling / packaging information.
7. Provide approval comments on all components.
8. Advising factory of customer requirements for packaging, packing, testing etc. and ensuring these are followed.
9. Liaise with technical department to prioritise sample approvals.
10. Attend fit meetings with technical and design department.
11. Highlight any problems or delays efficiently.
12. Check and approve shipment bookings and documents.
Skills Required:
1. MUST have at least 1-2 years' experience in a similar role working for an Importer.
2. Experience working with retailers & liaising with Buyers.
3. Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
4. Fully computer literate with strong Excel and Word skills.
5. Highly organised, efficient and can work to tight deadlines, within a fast-paced environment.
6. Able to follow a critical path - strong accuracy and attention to detail.
7. Must be proactive, able to use initiative.
Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify. #J-18808-Ljbffr