Italian Speaking Merchandiser

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.

Italian Speaking 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

Italian Speaking Merchandiser - The Candidate:

• Experience working with Italy Market / Italian Retailers
• Ability to communicate in Italian
• Knowledge on Costing
• 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

Italian Speaking Merchandiser- 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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