The Company:
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Import Merchandiser to join our client who is a key supplier to a number of big retailers such as Missguided, PLT, Very, Lipsy and Boohoo.
This role requires you to have a sound knowledge and understanding of the critical path.
The Role:
* Manage the Critical Path to ensure agreed delivery dates are maintained.
* Liaising with suppliers on a day-to-day basis, dealing with lab dips and test reports.
* Calculating cost prices through to sell prices whilst maintaining margins.
* Raising purchase orders.
* Following up samples with suppliers.
* Responsible for the timely delivery of Gold Seal samples to customers.
* Liaising with customers, responding promptly to communications and taking appropriate actions to ensure all needs are met.
* Provide approval comments on Bulk Cloth and Trims.
* Arrange Bulk Test Reports with the Factories and vendors.
* Load, manage and track POs on customer’s portal, amending where necessary.
* Manage High Street accounts and build strong relationships with retail customers and suppliers.
Skills Required:
Fashion Degree or similar.
Must have 2-3 years experience in a similar role.
Must have managed the critical path.
Competent user of Microsoft Office, in particular Outlook and Excel.
Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
Interest within merchandising and fashion.