Merchandiser

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Leicester
Salary
Competitive
Posted
18 Sep 2020
Closes
06 Oct 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The Company:

A fantastic opportunity for a Merchandiser to join a clothing manufacturer and supplier based in the East Midlands to the High Street Retailers and Grocers with opportunities for career progression.

The Role:

* Critical path management

* Liaising with UK factories on a daily basis via email and over the phone.

* Raising new orders and sending to factories overseas

* Coordination between various departments including QC and licensed with sample approvals

* Regular contact with logistics ensuring timely delivery of goods

* Liaising with design and resolving any issues related to resolution artwork to send to the factory.

* Labels and artwork approvals to factory

* Identifying and resolving production issues

* Reading test reports and sending production pieces to the lab

* Maintaining customer relationships

* Attending customer meetings

* Costings and negotiations.

Skills Required:

* Minimum of 8 years experience within a similar positions

* Leicester production experience is essential

* The ability to work under pressure.

* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

* Fully computer literate and MUST have Excel skills.

* Previous experience in licensing is an advantage