Our client are market leaders in the supply of Hosiery, Underwear & Loungewear to global retailers. They currently design, supply, promote & distribute for a number of licenced global brands and own label brands. they now have a rare opportunity for an experienced Merchandiser to join their dynamic team in the East Midlands.
Merchandiser - The Role:
* To be the principal contact for the business in relation to all things involving the progress of contracts placed in the factory. Progression to delivery on time is the key element.
* Raising contracts on Sage & sending to the factory.
* Receiving in customer PO’s & conversion of stock contracts in progress.
* Progression of each contract documented via the Critical Path process to ensure hand over dates are met.
* Weekly CP session with each factory, with a pre-agenda & post-agenda.
* Receiving in & checking packing lists & invoices & handing over to Finance.
* Having a complete understanding of each customers requirements for freight movement.
* Liaison with freight forwarders for FOB shipments & obtaining the best price & sailing times to achieve the customer delivery date.
* Ensure data input to Sage is accurately maintained.
* Attend internal customer focussed meetings to provide key dates.
* Building relationships with each factory to ensure our contracts are delivered on time.
* Weekly FO review to ensure data input accuracy is maintained.
* BI reporting.
* Create & maintain factory manuals.
* Scheduling and monitoring inbound freight into the warehouse.
Merchandiser - The Candidate:
* Must have previous experience in a similar role and able to manage all orders from sales to shipment across multiple factories in multiple locations.
* Demonstrable man-management skills and experience.
* Excellent reporting/Excel skills which must include V lookups, graph maintenance and someone who can interrogate data.
* Strong critical path manager with great communication skills at all levels.
* A self-starter and great team player.
* Must be based in the office full time.
Merchandiser - The Package:
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Holidays including 'summer Fridays'
Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only
Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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