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Junior Import Merchandiser
Location: Manchester
£26,000
An exciting opportunity for an Import Merchandiser to join a well-established company selling in-house brands and white label to UK and International customers.
Specialising in the design, manufacture and import of Mens and Ladies 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 mens and ladies fashion.
* 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
Essential Skills Required:
* Experience in a similar role.
* Experience working with large retailers preferred
* MUST have managed the critical path.
* Competent user of Microsoft Office, in particular Outlook and Excel.
* Excellent communication, organisational skills.
Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants on quoting reference number: NJR15455
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