Job Description

Great opportunity for a hardworking and dynamic Wholesale Merchandiser / Production Controller to join an exciting womenswear fashion business, to look after one of their biggest customer accounts.

This opportunity would suit an existing Wholesale/Import Merchandiser or Production Controller looking for a new challenge, career progression and longevity - with a company that value their staff and offer the chance for you to make your mark and be an integral part of the team. They are looking for an individual that has a passion for the fashion industry, with a fashion related degree, and a good knowledge of wholesale merchandising with 3-5 years industry experience.

The opportunity is for an individual who relishes to taking ownership of the process and is self-motivated with a strong positive attitude.

Wholesale Merchandiser – The Role:

• Processing new orders from customers, ensuring that styles, quantities, sizes, selling prices and agreed delivery dates are correct.
• Completing and confirming pre order list for factories and accurate dates are added for each critical date for the production process
• Hold weekly critical path meetings to identify any issues that may impact delivery dates, and communicate to the factory to speed up the processes where needed.
• Liaising with the factories to discuss production issues and look for ways to improvement.
• Keep customer updated on order progress, advise on intake delays and request extensions.
• Chasing up samples and lab dips, print approvals.
• Monitor weekly shipments from factories
• General managing of the account and working with sales, design and technical teams to ensure smooth execution of orders.

Wholesale Merchandiser – The Person:

• Previous experience working for a supplier in wholesale merchandising. 3-5 yrs experience preferably.
• Ideal candidate will come from a womenswear fashion background, and have a genuine passion for trend led exciting product.
• Confident speaking to customers and strong communications skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced environment
• A good team player, with a positive attitude to their work and is adaptable to new challenges
• Highly organised, strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Please apply with your updated CV to a.ridler@peoplemarketing.co.uk

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