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Buyer & Import Merchandiser

Listing ID: 1544009

Buyer & Import Merchandiser

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Union Supply Co
Location: Manchester, North West, UK
Hours: Full Time
Experience: 2 to 5 years
Specified Hours: 9am-5pm
Salary / Wage: £27,000 -£35,000 DOE
Reporting To: Director
Twitter Handle: Union Supply Co
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 3 weeks 5 days
About: Union Supply Co, established in 2014 offers a range of design, trend direction, sourcing and brand development services. We work hand in hand with our brand and retail partners to create, source and develop product tailored to each market’s specific requirements while ensuring our partners have the utmost confidence with regards to ethics and production standards.

This an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and fashion-driven candidate to join a fast-growing Men’s & Women’s Denim & Fleece Supplier.   The successful applicant will be joining a fast-paced sourcing and product team, working with some of the country's largest and most influential retailers and most directional streetwear customers on very varied product types.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be the point of contact for customers and suppliers for a selection of key brands/retailers.
  • Customer liaison/meetings to discuss requirements / take briefs.
  • Liaise with the tech and design department to gather all info for sampling/costing.
  • Sending briefs to suppliers.
  • Costing & lead time negotiation.
  • Confirming & raising orders with customers / suppliers
  • Management of Critical path from order to delivery
  • Sample and trim management
  • Hold fit/comments meetings with the design / tech team and feedback to customers / suppliers
  • Liaise with tech team for ethical and technical / testing-related matters
  • Liaise with the shipping team to ensure timely delivery and booking in the process
  • Manage customer and supplier relationship
  • Identify opportunities and nurture seasonal growth across accounts

Requirements:

  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage complex projects with good prioritisation skills.
  • Able to quickly adapt to last-minute changes and feedback.
  • Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to make effective decisions.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Beneficial:

  • Denim and woven knowledge

What we offer:

  • Company pension
  • 20 days holiday, plus Christmas - New Year and bank holidays

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