About Our Client
A rapidly growing Fashion Multi Channel retailer in the Swinton area of Greater Manchester is seeking a Wholesale Merchandiser to join their team. The business sells Womenswear Fashion products across dresses, casual, swimwear, shoes, accessories, etc. Through their collaborative model and in-house garment design, we create unique collections for all occasions.
Job Description
* Merchandising point of contact for key accounts such as ASOS, Very & Matalan.
* Management of range plans across key accounts & of the critical path from order placement through to delivery to the customer.
* Working closely with Account Managers to arrange all delivery details of potential orders.
* Manage compliance & packaging requirements from customers with suppliers through to the processing of the goods with the warehouse.
* Managing a team of Assistant Merchandisers and Trainee Merchandisers to aid development and ensure a positive working environment.
* Updating wholesale partners with a critical path on intake & highlighting any potential risks.
* Support in weekly calls with partners on critical path & customer queries with Account Manager.
* Coordination of dispatches to customers in the UK and overseas.
* Internal liaison with Logistics and warehouse functions.
* Managing the process of re-orders and stock-orders.
* Liaising with suppliers and customers on a daily basis.
* Overseeing bookings & order confirmations on customer portals.
* Oversee the completion of buys with the sales team & work through unconfirmed buys with the wider team efficiently.
* Trade analysis of customer sales with the Account Manager.
* Complete weekly trade updates across intake, dispatch & commitment.
* Provide end of season selling analysis to present information back to the business & partners in conjunction with the sales team.
* Support the team to ensure monthly targets are achieved, with regular reviews of delivery schedules & a forward view of upcoming trade months.
* Support Account Manager with forecasting during the selling season to ensure enough stock is booked to reach the target and any in-season trading opportunities are maximised.
* Continually review improved ways of working for the department.
* Optimise profit and reduce costs and risk to the business.
* Work with the team to solve any day-to-day challenges, including stepping to get deliveries confirmed where partners push back on intakes.
* Manage day-to-day queries/problems that arise within the department.
* Liaising with other areas of the business i.e. Finance, Garment Tech, Design & Buying, Warehouse, Retail department, Marketing & Creative.
The Successful Applicant
* Motivated, resourceful and able to problem solve & make commercial decisions.
* Highly organised, confident multi-tasker with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Demonstrate good commercial understanding.
* Ability to manage workload and prioritise when required.
* Previous Wholesale & Merchandiser experience.
* First-hand experience of working within a Key Account structure.
* Proficiency across the entire Microsoft Office suite.
* Strong Excel skills.
* Team player who is responsible and reliable.
What's on Offer
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Flexible working hours
* Free Parking
* Early Finish on Fridays
* Hybrid Working
* Pension
* 40% Discount on product
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