Merchandiser

Our client are market leaders in the supply of Hosiery, Underwear & Loungewear to global retailers. They currently design, supply, promote & distribute for a number of licenced global brands and own label brands. they now have a rare opportunity for an experienced Merchandiser to join their dynamic team in the East Midlands.

Merchandiser - The Role:  

• To be the principal contact for the business in relation to all things involving the progress of contracts placed in the factory. Progression to delivery on time is the key element.
• Raising contracts on Sage & sending to the factory.
• Receiving in customer PO’s & conversion of stock contracts in progress.
• Progression of each contract documented via the Critical Path process to ensure hand over dates are met.
• Weekly CP session with each factory, with a pre-agenda & post-agenda.
• Receiving in & checking packing lists & invoices & handing over to Finance. 
• Having a complete understanding of each customers requirements for freight movement.
• Liaison with freight forwarders for FOB shipments & obtaining the best price & sailing times to achieve the customer delivery date.
• Ensure data input to Sage is accurately maintained.
• Attend internal customer focussed meetings to provide key dates.
• Building relationships with each factory to ensure our contracts are delivered on time.
• Weekly FO review to ensure data input accuracy is maintained.
• BI reporting.
• Create & maintain factory manuals.
• Scheduling and monitoring inbound freight into the warehouse.

Merchandiser - The Candidate: 

• Must have previous experience in a similar role and able to manage all orders from sales to shipment across multiple factories in multiple locations. 
• Demonstrable man-management skills and experience. 
• Excellent reporting/Excel skills which must include V lookups, graph maintenance and someone who can interrogate data.
• Strong critical path manager with great communication skills at all levels. 
• A self-starter and great team player.
• Must be based in the office full time. 

Merchandiser - The Package:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Holidays including 'summer Fridays' 

Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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