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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: NJR15193
