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Import Merchandiser – Fashion (TGN5204) – Excellent Salary DOE

Import Merchandiser – Fashion (TGN5204) – Excellent Salary DOE

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGN5204

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 at least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role working for an Importer.
  • Experience working with retailers & liaising with Buyers.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
  • Fully computer literate with strong Excel and Word skills.
  • Highly organised, efficient and can work to tight deadlines, within a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to follow a critical path – strong accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Must be proactive, able to use initiative.
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