Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGN5023

The Company:

An established and reputable clothing supplier are looking for a Graduate Import Merchandiser to join their growing Merchandising team. This is an excellent opportunity to progress in a busy and growing company. This is an office-based role, working hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm.

The Role:

• Reporting to the Head of Department.
• Building relationships with suppliers.
• Critical path management.
• Assisting with the management of orders from placement through to delivery – raising orders, checking and chasing samples, lab dips etc.
• Working with overseas factories on a daily basis via email and telephone.
• Communicating with suppliers to ensure orders are correctly processed & shipped on time.
• Preparing tech packs.
• Liaising with internal departments, Design QC, Accounts, Shipping and Sales Departments.
• Daily communication with Buyers and Factories via e-mail and telephone is a major part of the job.
• Costing customer orders.
• Requesting samples and sending to customers.
• Providing quotations to customers.
• Helping with logistics administration.
• Completing new line forms.
• Any administration tasks related to supply chain (e.g., raise Purchase orders).
• Other duties as required.

Skills Required:

• Graduate experience / 1 year experience
• MUST be computer literate including Excel and Outlook.
• Able to efficiently multi-task & be highly organised in fast-paced atmosphere.
• Self-starter and driven individual with strong organisational skills, able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good telephone manner.
• A keen eye for detail.