Import Merchandiser

Michael Page; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Import Merchandiser for a business in Harrogate. The role involves managing color approvals, tracking production progress, and negotiating with clients. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and strong problem-solving abilities. This position offers hybrid working and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Flexible Hours

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free Parking

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven previous experience as a Buying Admin Assistant, Assistant Buyer, or Import Merchandiser.
• Dynamic self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Previous experience in managing tasks and working with departments.

Responsibilities

• Verify fabric qualities and approve colors.
• Ensure Critical Path dates are met.
• Negotiate pricing and handover dates with clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytic skills

Customer focus

Multitasking

Job description

• Free Parking ; Close to transport links
• Hybrid Working

About Our Client

A business in the Harrogate area. They are known for their design lead products sold in to leading Ecommerce & High Street retailers. They are seeking another Import Merchandiser to join their Merchandising team.

Job Description

• Colour management including checking fabric qualities, prints, lace construction and approving colours.
• Critical Path dates are met.
• Negotiating pricing and handover dates with both the client and the factory
• Holding both handover and critical path meetings with Designers and Garment Technologists.
• Checking and Raising all orders / invoices.
• Track the production progress of purchase orders with the client suppliers, from receipt of the purchase order to delivery into our warehouse.
• Approving all garment compositions per order.
• Creating all packaging specifications.
• Checking all gold seals for quality, colour and packaging.
• Manage the delivery schedule - communicate production updates and ex-factory delivery dates to the business

The Successful Applicant

• Proven previous experience working as a Buying Admin Assistant, Assistant Buyer, Import Merchandiser or similar
• A problem solver with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• A dynamic self-starter with a positive, enthusiastic can-do attitude.
• Keen progesser and willing to learn and adapt to a growing business.
• Excellent analytic skills and ability to investigate anomalies.
• Customer focused with excellent communication skills.
• The ability to multitask.
• Previous experience of managing tasks, including follow up, reporting, working with other departments and delegating

What's on Offer

Hybrid Working -Office 3 days, Home 2 days

Flexible Hours

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free Parking

Progression Opportunities