Import Merchandiser in Salford

We have an opportunity for an Import Merchandiser to join our team in Salford on a one‑year fixed‑term basis. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the merchandiser will liaise with offshore suppliers, factories and customers to manage the critical path ensuring all products meet delivery dates while maintaining the quality and safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Customer and Licensor approvals to meet critical path.
• Check lab dips/strike offs and bulk fabric submissions and manage customer approval.
• Raise orders on the internal system and notify country offices/factories as required.
• Input data into the internal Order Management system to provide up to date and accurate information for the production and warehousing teams to work from.
• Complete customer packaging requirements and order photographic samples with factories.
• Liaise with the Licensing coordinator regarding the development and approval of licensor packaging.
• Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and ensure customer contracts match our PO/SO.
• Arrange and lead customer pre‑production meetings.
• Be responsible (along with Technical team) for Gold Seal checking procedure and authorising shipment of goods.
• Coordinate the checking and approval of invoices and packing lists and give the authorisation to accounts for payment.
• Work alongside the warehouse team to ensure on time delivery of goods to the customer.
• Hold meetings with the customer as per agreement with the Account Manager.
• Identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by management.
• Observe all Company Rules, Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Harassment, Disciplinary and ICT Security.
• Maximise efficiency by supporting Cooneen Lean continuous improvement activities.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful candidate will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager and the overall objectives of the organisation.

Reward

35 days annual leave and private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependants, lunchtime finish on Fridays, complimentary fresh fruit, tea, coffee and filtered water in the staff kitchen, an employee assistance programme, Royal London pension, paid refer‑a‑friend scheme, and an employee social club. In addition, you will receive a competitive rate of pay.

Requirements

Essential

• Previous import merchandising experience.
• Proficiency in a range of software, including MS Office Suite.
• Ability to see a full colour range (required for checking lab dips).

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent in an industry related field.
• Experience working with licensors or character wear.
• Previous experience working within the fashion or textiles industry, ideally in children’swear.
• Clean current driving licence (for attending customer visits).

About the Cooneen Group

Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across four individual companies, bringing innovative design, excellent customer service and strong, stable supply chains to meet and exceed customer expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements. Cooneen has been designing, manufacturing and supplying licensed garments to some of the largest retailers in the UK for over 50 years, which continues from our Manchester design studio and sales office today.

The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.