Import Merchandiser

NJR Recruitment

Posted 7 days ago, valid for 17 hours

Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2HX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for an Import Merchandiser on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in South Manchester.
Candidates should have import merchandising experience and a full driving license, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
The role involves managing orders from artwork to production, coordinating with factories, and ensuring timely deliveries.
The salary for this position is competitive, although not specified in the job description.
Applicants should be able to work under pressure and have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Import Merchandiser

12 Month FTC

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 position has arisen for an Import Merchandiser at their busy head office in South Manchester - initially on a fixed term contract.

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: NJR15662

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