Import Merchandiser

Exact Search UK Limited

Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month

Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2HX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Our client is a leading supplier of licensed and non-licensed nightwear, daywear, and swimwear for children, ladies, and men.
They are seeking an Import Merchandiser to join their busy head office team, responsible for managing orders from artwork to bulk production.
The role requires clear communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with a full driving license.
The working hours are 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-2pm on Friday, totaling 40 hours per week, with the option to work from home on Fridays.
Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications, with prior experience in a similar role expected.

Our client is a leading supplier of children’s, ladies and men’s licensed character and non-licensed nightwear, daywear and swimwear. Their retail supply chain includes leading high street stores, supermarket grocers and online retailers. Currently working with overseas factories located in Turkey, China, India and Bangladesh.

They are currently looking for An Import Merchandiser to join our busy head office team.

Working Hours:

8am-5pm Mon-Thurs (half an hour lunch)

8am-2pm Fri, a total of 40 hours per week.

Option to work from home on a Friday.

The Role:

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:

We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team, with a positive attitude.
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 licence is essential.
Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word, Excel computer skills are required.

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

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