Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear and Menswear

Job Ref: TGN4998

The Company:

This an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and fashion-driven Buyer/Import Merchandiser /Account Manager to join a fast-growing Men’s & Women’s Denim & Fleece Supplier.   The successful applicant will be joining a fast-paced sourcing and product team, working with some of the country’s largest and most influential retailers and most directional streetwear customers on very varied product types.

A Junior or Senior will be considered for this role.

Main duties:

• Be the point of contact for customers and suppliers for a selection of key brands/retailers.
• Customer liaison/meetings to discuss requirements / take briefs.
• Liaise with the tech and design department to gather all info for sampling/costing.
• Sending briefs to suppliers.
• Costing & lead time negotiation.
• Confirming & raising orders with customers / suppliers
• Management of Critical path from order to delivery
• Sample and trim management
• Hold fit/comments meetings with the design / tech team and feedback to customers / suppliers.
• Liaise with tech team for ethical and technical / testing-related matters.
• Liaise with the shipping team to ensure timely delivery and booking in the process.
• Manage customer and supplier relationship.
• Identify opportunities and nurture seasonal growth across accounts.

Skilled required:

• Strong organisational skills.
• Capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage complex projects with good prioritisation skills.
• Able to quickly adapt to last-minute changes and feedback.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to make effective decisions.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Denim and woven knowledge