Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Ladieswear
Job Ref: TGN5204
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:
* Working with large retail customers on contract orders for men’s and ladies’ fashion – some childrenswear.
* Raise, manage and track purchase orders.
* Create and manage the Critical Path to ensure agreed delivery dates are maintained.
* Critical Path meetings with factories and customers weekly
* Liaising with suppliers and buyers on a daily basis, ensuring samples, lab dips etc. are received, sent and approved according to CP.
* Advising and approving all labelling / packaging information
* Provide approval comments on all components.
* Advising factory of customer requirements for packaging, packing, testing etc. and ensuring these are followed
* Liaise with technical department to prioritise sample approvals
* Attend fit meetings with technical and design department
* Highlight any problems or delays efficiently
* Check and approve shipment bookings and documents
Skills Required:
* MUST have at least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role working for an Importer.
* Experience working with retailers & liaising with Buyers.
* Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
* Fully computer literate with strong Excel and Word skills.
* Highly organised, efficient and can work to tight deadlines, within a fast-paced environment.
* Able to follow a critical path – strong accuracy and attention to detail.
* Must be proactive, able to use initiative.
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