Merchandiser Admin Assistant

Tagged Resources Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion supplier is seeking a Merchandise Admin Assistant in Manchester. You will support the Merchandising team with day-to-day tasks such as managing purchase orders and ensuring timely deliveries. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in fashion, experience in a similar role, and proficient skills in Excel and Word. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a keen interest in fashion.
• Ideally have experience in a similar role.
• Fully computer literate with strong Excel and Word skills.
• Highly organised, efficient and can work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration including the critical path.
• Ensure shipment and delivery to customer is on time.
• Liaise between customer and factory via email and telephone.

Skills

Interest in fashion

Experience in a similar role

Strong Excel and Word skills

Highly organised

Ability to follow a critical path

Proactive and able to use initiative

Job description

Overview

The Company: We are looking for a Merchandise Admin Assistant to join the Merchandising team of a fashion supplier. You will support with the day to day administration including the critical path, purchase orders and shipments. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Working within the Merchandising team and assisting the Merchandiser.
• Liaising with Far East and European factories via email and telephone.
• Ensure the correct quality submissions are submitted to the customer within lead-times.
• Liaise between customer and factory via telephone and e-mail.
• Ensure shipment and delivery to customer is on time.
• Following up any problems / issues which arise.
• Liaising with account manager to ensure they are informed of any delivery amendments.
• Ensure critical path is updated as amendments are agreed - i.e. price, shipment, quantity etc.
• Booking in stock in to DC, ordering labels, setting up product codes and chasing samples.
• Building customer relationships and providing excellent customer service.
• Supporting with day to day admin including raising purchase orders and chasing orders.
• Looking after a fast paced, high street, fashion account.
• Support with the supply chain process from point of order through to delivery.
• General administration including post / sending parcels where required.
• Any other duties as and when required.

Skills Required

• MUST have a keen interest in fashion.
• Ideally have experience in a similar role.
• 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 - strong accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Must be proactive, able to use initiative.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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