Sales Import Merchandiser

The Company: An Sales Import Merchandiser is needed to join a successful men’s and ladies fashion company who supply to high street retailers. You will manage the critical path, shipments and work to long lead times. The ideal candidate will have 5 years experience in a similar role and have worked with Blue Chip Retailers and Supermarkets. The Role: • Work closely with customers and our Sales Team, on UK, European and Middle Eastern contract accounts, whilst also playing an integral role within the Merchandise Team, managing both customer contracts and orders for our stock range. • Handle costings for development styles that have generated customer interest. • Raise orders on our in-house PLMS system. • Manage the critical path for your contract orders. • Liaise with all teams including Sales, Account Managers, Shipping, Design and Garment Technologists to ensure the smooth running of the critical path. • Where relevant, order or send out labelling and packaging to suppliers. • Manage press and photography sample requirements for customer orders. • Deal with incoming and outgoing correspondence resolving customer and supplier queries. • Generate progress reports. Skills Required: MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience as an Import Merchandiser. Have experience with liaising with the Far East. Fully computer literate with strong Excel and Word skills. Highly organised, efficient and can work to tight deadlines, within a fast paced environment. Able to follow a critical path. Accuracy and strong attention to detail.