Import Merchandiser

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