Working for a market leader of own brand apparel, as an experienced Supply Chain Merchandiser, your role will be to ensure all aspects of the production process are adhered to, and in line with the critical path. To also ensure product is available to maintain agreed customer service levels, and in line with required launch dates and customer requirements.
Please note this is an FTC for 12months maternity cover.
Supply Chain Merchandiser (Fixed Term) – Skills & Experience
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers (raw materials) and production
* Issue seasonal forecasts to all nominated suppliers
* Negotiate costs/surcharges and delivery dates when necessary
* Monitor, review and maintain supplier list
* Place and manage seasonal and core purchase orders through to receipt in the UK & USA distribution centres
* Collate and update work in progress reports on a weekly basis
* Place production priorities with factories based on availability/required dates.
* Advise ship modes for purchase orders based on customer requirements.
* Order and monitor salesman sample production
* Manage brand packaging including, sourcing, cost negotiation, monitor deliveries and stock levels
* Calculate costs for all fashion ranges and review/update standard costs seasonally
* Work with design team to find solutions to any raw material/production issues
* Monitor garment factory ethical compliance status
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