Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGN5249

The Company:

We are looking for a Merchandiser Assistant to join the Merchandising team of a fashion supplier. You will support with the day-to-day administration including the critical path, purchase orders and shipments. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm.

The Role:

• Working within the Merchandising team and assisting the Merchandiser.
• Liaising with Far East and European factories via email and telephone.
• Ensure the correct quality submissions are submitted to the customer within lead-times.
• Liaise between customer and factory via telephone and e-mail.
• Ensure shipment and delivery to customer is on time.
• Following up any problems / issues which arise.
• Liaising with account manager to ensure they are informed of any delivery amendments.
• Ensure critical path is updated as amendments are agreed – i.e., price, shipment, quantity etc.
• Booking in stock into DC, ordering labels, setting up product codes and chasing samples.
• Building customer relationships and providing excellent customer service.
• Supporting with day-to-day admin including raising purchase orders and chasing orders.
• Looking after a fast paced, high street, fashion account.
• Support with the supply chain process from point of order through to delivery.
• General administration including post / sending parcels where required.
• Any other duties as and when required.

Skills Required:

• MUST have a keen interest in fashion.
• Ideally have experience in a similar role.
• 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 strong attention to detail.
• Must be proactive, able to use initiative.