Merchandise Manager

CVUK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established clothing supplier in the United Kingdom seeks a Wholesale Merchandise Manager to lead a small team and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in merchandising and be skilled in customer communication. This role involves liaising with factories and ensuring the timely execution of orders. Candidates with knowledge of the Far East market, particularly Bangladesh, will be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing supplier relations, especially in the Far East.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage a team.
• Ability to command authority and deal with Senior management.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for customers on stock flow and orders.
• Daily communication with sourcing offices and factories.
• Ensure critical paths are adhered to and communicated effectively.
• Advise account managers on booking deadlines.
• Keep customers informed of all updates.

Skills

Strong supplier background

Excellent customer relationships

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

We are working with an established women's, men's, and children's clothing supplier to high street brands and volume retailers who due to expansion are looking for a Wholesale Merchandise Manager for their team.

This role requires an individual who has a strong supplier background. Knowledge of Far East Factory base is essential; Bangladesh knowledge is highly advantageous in addition to superb customer facing relationships and the ability to lead and motivate a team and command authority when dealing with Senior level management.

You will also be managing a small team and assisting the MD in all aspects of running the office.

To be considered for this role you will need to be a confident people person with a strong merchandising supplier background.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities will include:

• To be the main point of contact with customers on stock flow, factory capacities & orders.
• Daily communication with sourcing offices, mills & factories to gather relevant information and ensure all points are then actioned and executed directly.
• Ensure critical paths are adhered to & communicated to customers in an emotionally intelligent way.
• Ensure account managers/designers correctly fulfill, and are not over promising and under delivering on the commitments we make to our customers.
• Advising the Account Managers for booking deadlines based on customer sign off dates.
• Ensuring customers are informed promptly of all updates.
• Meeting customers regularly when needed.
• Being on top of the critical path and all developments.

Requirements

Requirements: