Import Merchandiser - Fashion Job

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Import Merchandiser - Fashion

Job Posted: 4 days ago

  • Salary: Competitive

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

The Company: An exciting opportunity for an Import Merchandiser to join a growing team in a well-established company selling in-house brands and white label to UK and International customers. Specialising in the design, manufacture and import of Men’s, Ladies & Juniors apparel for retailers, e-commerce and independently owned stores. The role is very hands on looking after the full product lifecycle and managing the critical path. The Role: * Working with large retail customers on contract orders for men’s and ladies’ fashion – some childrenswear. * Raise, manage and track purchase orders. * Create and manage the Critical Path to ensure agreed delivery dates are maintained. * Critical Path meetings with factories and customers weekly * Liaising with suppliers and buyers on a daily basis, ensuring samples, lab dips etc. are received, sent and approved according to CP. * Advising and approving all labelling / packaging information * Provide approval comments on all components. * Advising factory of customer requirements for packaging, packing, testing etc. and ensuring these are followed * Liaise with technical department to prioritise sample approvals * Attend fit meetings with technical and design department * Highlight any problems or delays efficiently * Check and approve shipment bookings and documents Skills Required: * MUST have at least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role working for an Importer. * Experience working with retailers & liaising with Buyers. * Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills. * 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 attention to detail. * Must be proactive, able to use initiative. *By submitting your CV, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions as stated on our website and consenting to us processing your personal details in relation to current/future job opportunities. The information that you have submitted to us will be used in order to consider your suitability for the role you have applied for. A copy of our Privacy Policy can also be viewed on our website which explains how we gather, protect and manage any personal data that you share with us* Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify. Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily
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