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Import Merchandiser

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Import Merchandiser to join our team in Salford on a 1 year Fixed term basis. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the merchandiser will liase with offshore suppliers, factories and customers to manage the critical path ensuring all products meet the delivery dates while maintaining the quality and safety standards required.

Responsibilities

Manage Customer and Licensor approvals to meet critical path. 
	
Check lab dips/strike offs and bulk fabric submissions and manage customer approval
	
Raise orders on the internal system and notify country offices / factories as required. 
	
Input data into the internal Order Management system to provide up to date and accurate information for the production and warehousing teams to work from
	
Complete customer packaging requirements and order photographic samples with factories 
	
Liaise with the Licensing coordinator regarding the development and approval of licensor packaging. 
	
Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and ensure customer contracts match our PO/SO 
	
Arrange and lead customer pre-production meetings 
	
Be responsible (along with Technical team) for Gold Seal checking procedure and authorizing shipment of goods 
	
Co-ordinate the checking and approval of invoices and packing lists and giving the authorization to accounts for payment. 
	
Work alongside the warehouse team to ensure on time delivery of goods to the customer.
	
Meetings with the customer as per agreement with the Account Manager. 
	
Identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility.
	
Any other duties deemed necessary by management.
	
Observe all Company Rules, Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Harassment, Disciplinary and ICT Security.
	
Maximize efficiency by supporting Cooneen Lean continuous improvement activities 

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation.

Reward

At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you’ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave  private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. 

Facilities at our include a staff kitchen, where complimentary fresh fruit ?tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club.

Requirements

Essential

Previous Import Merchandising experience.
	
Proficiency in a range of software, including MS Office Suite.
	
Ability to see a full colour range (required for checking lab dips)

Desirable

Degree or equivalent in Industry related field. 
	
Working with licensors, or character wear 
	
Previous experience of working within the fashion or textiles industry, ideally in childrenswear.
	
Clean current driving license (for attending customer visits)

About The Cooneen Group 

Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally.  Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across four individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements.

Cooneen has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying licensed garments to some of the largest retailers in the UK for over 50 years, which continues from our Manchester design studio and sales office today.

The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer 

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting

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