You, the Merchandiser, will follow the Critical Path of production from start to finish with far east suppliers, working closely with the designers, checking and raising purchase orders, and checking gold seals for quality, colour, etc.
Client Details: A business in the Harrogate area, known for their design-led products sold to leading Ecommerce & High Street retailers, is seeking another 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.
* Tracking 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.
* Managing the delivery schedule, communicating 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 progresser 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.
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