Merchandiser

This fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a motivated, highly organised Production Merchandiser and sales liaison with a well established supplier of hosiery, legwear and underwear.

Part of a small team, you will be working with both private label and branded merchandise, supplying many of the largest UK retailers/e-tailers, as well as independent stores. You will support the sales and development team by managing the product critical path and supplier management in line with key business objectives. The role is a mix of purchasing, stock control, logistics, product management and customer relationship management and reporting.

Merchandiser – The Job Role

Duties include:

Responsible for all branded stocks purchases
To manage all branded stock orders with suppliers and customer.
Manage and monitor all stock orders through the business
Manage deliveries into 3^rd party warehouse
Management of critical paths for both branded and PL key retailers, liaising with all stakeholders to ensure deadlines are achieved
Monitor availability – liaise with factories to expedite/slow down lines.
Provide and keep accurate records on all commitments, and adjustments.
Daily contact with all to ensure enquiries, orders and queries are dealt with efficiently.
Managing key account sales order through the system
Management of all logistical requirements for each customers.
Liaising with all freight forwarders to ensure all orders are booked in and shipped correctly.
Ensuring all customs shipping paperwork and invoices are supplied correctly and on time.
Maintaining and updating all relevant shipping systems.
Working with customers on different terms, Landed, CIF or FOB
Create all new style codes for the brand.
Place orders with suppliers for packaging as required
Produce various reports

Merchandiser – Skills & Experience

Experience within a similar merchandiser, sales administration, or production planning role.
Confident relationship management /customer service experience with retailers such as JLP, Sainsbury, Amazon or ASOS.
Requires a high level of sales analysis and stock management
Competent in Excel analysis methods, such as pivot tables
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with as professional telephone manner is essential.
SAGE SOP system knowledge and EDI order processing knowledge would be an advantage
Must be self-motivated, highly organised with attention to detail and good time management skills.
A passion, knowledge and genuine interest in women’s fashion

To apply please forward CV and contact details to c.turner@peoplemarketing.co.uk, quoting reference 12370AA. If the email address is not displayed in this advert, please contact People Marketing directly on 0115 922 3335 .

We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.

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