Location: Manchester – HYBRID

Type: Permanent

Industry: Childrenswear

Job Ref: TGN4601

The Company:

We are seeking an Import Merchandiser to join the growing team of an established & reputable clothing supplier who work with High Street Retailers & Supermarkets. The company are a market leading manufacturer & supplier, whose brand is based outstanding customer service. We are looking for somebody with a minimum of 3 years experience working within the textile industry preferably in Merchandising/Production department.

Benefits:

• 35 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Hybrid working
• Good Progression opportunities
• Annual reviews
• Stakeholder Pension

The Role:

• To support the Account Manager and Senior Merchandiser with day-to-day administration.
• Ensure that products meet delivery dates & margins while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Attend Handover meetings between the Merchandising & Garment Technology teams.
• Check lab dips/strike offs and bulk fabric submissions and send to the customer for approval.
• Gold Seal checking procedure – ensure gold seals are correct and authorise shipment of goods.
• Manage Customer and Licensor approvals to meet critical path dates.
• Complete customer packaging requirements and send to factory.
• Check licensor approvals and upload onto the system.
• Liaise with the Licensing co-ordinator regarding the development and approval of licensor packaging.
• Raise and amend orders on the internal system and notify factories as required.
• Input data into the internal shipping spreadsheet for the production and warehousing departments.
• Upon receipt of the contract from the customer, report any discrepancies & notify the factories.
• Ensure that all Purchase orders and sales orders are completed on time.
• Ensure correct critical path and summary is sent to the customer as required.
• Work with 3rd Party warehouse to ensure the goods are booked and delivered as per agreed dates.
• Dispatch goods off the system once dispatched by the warehouse.
• Complete weekly dispatch report for your accounts and distribute as required.
• Arrange and lead customer meetings.
• Coordinate the approval of invoices & packing lists giving the authorisation to accounts for payment.
• To ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and filed accordingly.
• Other duties as required.

Skills Required:

• Have at least 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Have strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
• Experience of dealing with & resolving issues with High Street customers & Far East factories.
• Have a clean driving license & be willing to travel to client meetings.
• Strong communication, planning & organising skills.
• Can work on own initiative and is focused on achieving results.
• Can build relationships easily.
• Meticulous/pays attention to detail.