U&I Recruitment's client is a family owned, Licensed Garment supplier to the high street. They are currently recruiting for an ambitious and confident Import Merchandiser to join their team.. This role will be to assist the account managers and merchandise teams across multiple high street accounts.
Import Merchandiser - The Role:
Negotiating prices with factories and customers
Raising new orders internally and sending to overseas factory / In country merchandisers
Checking all details on customer contracts
Liaising with factories / in country merchandisers daily, on email & phone with regards to approvals/rejections
Updating and analysing internal and customer critical paths
Conducting weekly skype calls with factories
Sending sample submissions – Lab dips/strike offs to customer
Coordination between licensing department and QC department with sample approvals
Liaising with logistics department to ensure goods are delivered on time
Liaising with design department if any design issues & to request high resolution artwork to send to the factory.
Checking label artworks, and giving approval to factory
Identifying production issues and dealing with any problems that arise
Ability to read test reports & send production pieces to the lab
Maintain strong customer relationship
Attend customer meetings
Import Merchandiser - The Candidate:
Highly organised
Ability to work under pressure & cope with tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Proactive approach
Familiar on Microsoft Office packages and Outlook.
Ensuring a smooth handover between departments
Import Merchandiser - The Package:
Competitive depending on experience
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