Import Merchandiser at U&I Recruitment

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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