Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear and Menswear

Job Ref: TGN5246

The Company:

An Import Merchandiser is needed to join a successful men’s and ladies fashion company who supply to high street retailers. You will manage the critical path, shipments and work to long lead times. The ideal candidate will have 5 years experience in a similar role and have worked with Blue Chip Retailers and Supermarkets.

The Role:

• Work closely with Account Managers on customer accounts, whilst also being part of the Merchandise team managing orders across our stock range.
• Raise orders on our in-house PLMS system.
• Manage the critical path for your orders.
• Liaise with the Account Managers, Shipping, Design and Garment Tech teams to ensure the smooth running of the critical path.
• Where relevant, order and / or send out labelling and packaging to suppliers.
• Manage press and photography sample requirements for customer orders.
• Deal with incoming and outgoing correspondence resolving customer and supplier queries.
• Generate progress reports.

Skills Required:

• MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience as an Import Merchandiser.
• Have experience with liaising with the Far East.
• 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.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.