IMPORT MERCHANDISER
A fantastic opportunity for a Import merchandiser to join our team. Our company is a market leader supplying nightwear and leisurewear to high street retailers, supermarkets and online. You will be an important addition to the merchandise team and will enjoy working with in a fast pace environment.
The Role:
- Raise, manage and track purchase orders, amending where necessary.
- Manage the Critical Path with the suppliers and customers to ensure agreed delivery dates are maintained.
- Check lab dips/strike offs /trims and bulk fabric submissions and send to the customer for approval.
- Communicate clear detailed approval comments to suppliers
- Calculating cost prices through to sell prices whilst maintaining margins.
- Responsible for the timely delivery of Gold Seal samples to customers.
- Build strong relationships with High Street retail customers and suppliers- taking appropriate actions to ensure all needs are met.
- Attend Handover meetings between the Merchandising & Garment Technology teams.
- complete customer packaging requirements and send to factory.
- Ensure correct critical path and summary is sent to the customer as required.
Skills Required:
- Have at least 3 years’ experience within Import Merchandising.
- Have strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
- Experience of dealing with & resolving issues with High Street customers & Far East factories.
- Have a clean driving license & be willing to travel to client meetings.
- Strong communication, planning & organising skills.
- Can work on own initiative and is focused on achieving results.
- Can build relationships easily.
- Meticulous/pays attention to detail.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- IMPORT MERCHANDISING: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
