Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGN5426

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 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

*Experience working with large retailers preferred

*MUST have managed the critical path.

*Competent user of Microsoft Office, in particular Outlook and Excel.

*Excellent communication, organisational skills