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Import Merchandiser - Fashion

Import Merchandiser - Fashion

Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 20 days

Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 4JL

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Import Merchandiser will manage the entire production process with suppliers from the Far East, ensuring quality and timely delivery of products.
The role requires proven experience in a similar position, such as Buying Admin Assistant or Assistant Buyer, and a keen attention to detail.
The position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year and provides opportunities for career progression.
Key responsibilities include checking fabric qualities, negotiating pricing, and managing delivery schedules.
This role allows for hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, along with 25 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

You the Import Merchandiser will follow the Critical Path of production from start to finish with far east suppliers, working closing with the designers checking and raising purchase orders and checking gold seals for quality, colour etc.

Client Details

A business in the Harrogate area. They are known for their design lead products sold in to leading Ecommerce & High Street retailers. They are seeking another Import Merchandiser to join their Merchandising team.

Description

Colour management including checking fabric qualities, prints, lace construction and approving colours.
Critical Path dates are met.
Negotiating pricing and handover dates with both the client and the factory
Holding both handover and critical path meetings with Designers and Garment Technologists.
Checking and Raising all orders / invoices.
Track the production progress of purchase orders with the client suppliers, from receipt of the purchase order to delivery into our warehouse.
Approving all garment compositions per order.
Creating all packaging specifications.
Checking all gold seals for quality, colour and packaging.
Manage the delivery schedule - communicate production updates and ex-factory delivery dates to the business

Profile

Proven previous experience working as a Buying Admin Assistant, Assistant Buyer, Import Merchandiser or Similar
A problem solver with an eye for detail and accuracy.
A dynamic self-starter with a positive, enthusiastic can-do attitude.
Keen progesser and willing to learn and adapt to a growing business.
Excellent analytic skills and ability to investigate anomalies.
Customer focused with excellent communication skills.
The ability to multitask.
Previous experience of managing tasks, including follow up, reporting, working with other departments and delegating

Job Offer

Hybrid Working -Office 3 days, Home 2 days

Flexible Hours

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free Parking

Progression Opportunities

Import Merchandiser - Fashion

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