Senior Merchandiser - Leicester, United Kingdom - Tagged Resources

Tagged Resources

Verified Company

Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

A Senior Merchandiseris needed to join a highly successfully supplier of apparel to multiple wholesalers and e-traders. You will have a minimum of 5 years within the same role and be ready for the next step in your career.

The Role:

Overseeing the full merchandising function.
Managing 4 junior staff members.
Maintaining good internal relations with other departments
Account Managers, Product Developers/Designers.
Monitoring and ensuring good customer relationships are maintained.
Reporting and working closely with the Managing Director.
Liaising daily with Far East Factories.
Attending regular meetings to update team members, ensuring efficiency and addressing any issues before becoming a problem.
Management of critical path with order updates.
Meeting invoicing targets
Inventory control and stock management (fabric/trims etc).
Cost negotiation and control of products including testing.
Providing accurate costs on Bill of Materials
In control of shipping and logistics.
Daily liaison with customers at various levels including heads of department and decision makers
Acting as point of contact for key accounts, providing updates and developing strong relationships.
Analysing 1st samples for styling and production techniques and feedback instruction to factory on how to proceed.
Feedback all fit comments to factories, ensuring all comments are adhered to for next sample.
Managing various ebooking platforms including invoicing, packing lists and COO documentation requirements for specific retailers.

Skills Required:

Must have a minimum of 5 years previous experience working for a busy supplier.
Must have worked within apparel or accessories
Have managed a team of 35 junior staff members
Exceptional communication, organisational and presentation skills.
Working knowledge of critical paths.
Experience of liaising with Far East on a daily basis.
Knowledge of the production cycle.
Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.
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We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available.

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