
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.