Merchandiser

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Merchandiser to follow the Critical Path of production from start to finish with suppliers. Located in Harrogate, this role involves checking fabric qualities, negotiating pricing, and managing delivery schedules. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid Working - Office 3 days, Home 2 days

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, enthusiastic can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage tasks, including follow-up and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Critical Path dates are met.
• Negotiate pricing and handover dates.
• Manage production progress and communicate updates.

Skills

Analytic skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

You, the Merchandiser, will follow the Critical Path of production from start to finish with far east suppliers, working closely with the designers, checking and raising purchase orders, and checking gold seals for quality, colour, etc.

Client Details: A business in the Harrogate area, known for their design-led products sold to leading Ecommerce & High Street retailers, is seeking another Merchandiser to join their Merchandising team.

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.
• Tracking 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.
• Managing the delivery schedule, communicating production updates and ex-factory delivery dates to the business.

Profile

• 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 progresser 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.

Job Offer

• Hybrid Working - Office 3 days, Home 2 days.
• Flexible Hours.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Free Parking.
• Progression Opportunities.