Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGN4799

THE COMPANY:

An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join a fast-paced Ladieswear supplier & Online brand. You will support the Senior Merchandiser on accounts including Missguided, JD Sports, New Look, Lipsy & ASOS.  The company offer flexible working hours.

THE ROLE:

• Assisting to manage orders using the critical path from start to finish.
• Liaising with the factory and customer on a daily basis.
• Understanding and using customer extranet systems where applicable.
• Working with factories in Pakistan/China/Bangladesh –via email, phone & video conferences.
• Reviewing approvals internally.
• Submitting approvals to the customer and chasing for comments.
• Issuing the approval comments to the factories / requesting any resubmissions.
• Working closely with the merchandiser and highlighting any issues or problems.
• Raising purchase orders and issuing to the factories, adding them to the critical path.
• Assisting the factories with the shipping process, ensuring the correct bookings are made and chasing for shipping documents.
• Compiling shipping document packs and approving for payment with internal team.
• Reading and digesting each specific customer manual, ensuring the factory is clear on the requirements and providing support where necessary.
• Other duties as required. 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ideally have 1-2 years experience within Merchandising (or similar).
• Be a Buying & Merchandising Graduate (or similar).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Be organised with good attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise where required.
• Can confidently report to team on tasks and flag issues where found.
• Can confidently work alone but equally thrives in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Keen to succeed and help in all situations.