Location: Berkshire

Type: Permanent

Industry: Childrenswear

Job Ref: TGS1503

The Company:

A Merchandiser is needed to join a highly successfully supplier of apparel and accessories to large multiples, wholesalers and e-traders.   You will have a minimum of 5 years within the same role and be ready for the next step in your career.

The Role:

• Overseeing the full merchandising function.
• Managing 4 junior staff members.
• Maintaining good internal relations with other departments – Account Managers, Product Developers/Designers.
• Monitoring and ensuring good customer relationships are maintained.
• Reporting and working closely with the Managing Director.
• Liaising daily with Far East Factories.
• Attending regular meetings to update team members, ensuring efficiency and addressing any issues before becoming a problem.
• Management of critical path with order updates.
• Meeting invoicing targets
• Inventory control  and stock management (fabric/trims etc).
• Cost negotiation and control of products including testing.
• Providing accurate costs on Bill of Materials
• In control of shipping and logistics.
• Daily liaison with customers at various levels including heads of department and decision makers
• Acting as point of contact for key accounts, providing updates and developing strong relationships.
• Analysing 1st samples for styling and production techniques and feedback instruction to factory on how to proceed.
• Feedback all fit comments to factories, ensuring all comments are adhered to for next sample.
• Managing various e-booking platforms including invoicing, packing lists and COO documentation requirements for specific retailers.

Skills Required:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years previous experience working for a busy supplier.
• Must have worked within apparel or accessories
• Have managed a team of 3-5 junior staff members
• Exceptional communication, organisational and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of critical paths.
• Experience of liaising with Far East on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of the production cycle.
• Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment.