Import Merchandiser

Role Title
Import Merchandiser
Up to £28,000 depending on experience
South Manchester

Role Profile
Our client, a leading clothing supplier based in Stockport, is looking to employ an experienced and true Import Merchandiser to join their growing team. Working as part of a close-knit and friendly team, this is an important role where you will have responsibility for managing a number of suppliers and customer accounts, ensuring all orders are fulfilled at the right price, to the right spec and within the agreed timeframes. This is an incredibly fast-paced role where you will be required to show initiative and hit the ground running as the business has recently won a new, large account, which is the reason for adding an additional person into the team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with a solid grounding in import merchandising to join a fast-paced and growing business that can offer further development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Placing orders, negotiating and managing dates with suppliers in China, Bangladesh, Pakistan etc.
• Managing the production process from order placement to delivery
• Critical path management ensuring deadlines are met
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships & building internal relationships with all departments
• Managing a high number of suppliers and orders
• Liaising with suppliers on a daily basis
• Raising purchase orders and various other administrative tasks

Skills & Experience

• Currently working as an established and strong Import Merchandiser within a similar business in order to hit the ground running
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a large number of suppliers and orders
• Approachable, team player
• Confident with the ability to push back to suppliers and get the best out of supplier relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Not afraid to chase others for business-critical information or to complete duties in a timely manner
• Driven, hardworking and eager to go the extra mile
• Enthusiastic and keen to develop skills further

Client information
Our client is a leading clothing supplier based in South Manchester

Remuneration
Up to £28,000 depending on experience

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