Import Merchandiser

Import Merchandiser

South Manchester

Licensed Products

Early finish every Friday

My Client is a leading supplier of apparel to the leading high street and supermarket and online retailers, working with factories in Turkey, China, India and Bangladesh.

A permanent position has arisen for an Import Merchandiser at their busy head office in South Manchester.

Duties of the job will include the following:

• Responsible for merchandising orders through from artwork stage to bulk production & final approval
• Input into Cad designs at an early stage, working alongside our Design & Sales Teams
• Focus on Buying Samples, submissions/approval with retail buyers
• Sending of Design Artwork Packs to overseas factories
• Factory contracting, checking all styling and product details are correct
• Retail Purchase Orders, ensuring these are correct before processing
• Receiving pre-production strike offs/samples/lab dips etc from oversea factories and arranging submissions/approvals with both the buyer/customer and the licensor
• Checking print positions/templates
• Maintaining internal & retail critical paths ensuring all orders are on time
• Managing any shipment delays with the factory and customer
• Working on internal product development systems, production schedules, retailer systems/platforms & licensor approval websites

About you:

• Import Merchandising experience
• Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written, with manufacturers, retailers and within the office environment
• Someone who is well organised and flexible, with a logical and analytical mind, and excellent administration skills
• Someone who works well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Full driving license is essential
• Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word, Excel computer skills are required

Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR14964