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Job Description
Our client is a family owned, Licensed Garment supplier to the high street. They are currently recruiting for an Import Merchandiser to work with a large UK account.
Import Merchandiser/Product Development - 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/Product Development - The Candidate:
Highly organised
Ability to work under pressure & cope with tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Proactive approach
Previous experience in licensing would be an advantage
Previous experience in Children’s wear, Jersey / Knitted.
Previous experience in Garment Physical and Chemical testing.
Familiar on Microsoft Office packages and Outlook.
Ensuring a smooth handover between departments
Import Merchandiser/Product Development - The Package:
Competitive depending on experience
Please note that due to the anticipated interest in these roles only short listed candidates will be contacted
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u&i have an excellent understanding of the particular needs and requirements of our business. Interviews are always well co-ordinated between all parties, and u&i offers a professional, efficient service I would have no hesitations in recommending
