Merchandiser

We are recruiting a Merchandiser (Import) to join our experienced children #39;s wear team at our Manchester Salford site. Working in the merchandising team, you #39;ll work to ensure delivery and agreed gross margin while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards that Cooneen By Design clothing is known for. Responsibilities * Attend Handover meetings and take ownership of approved design pack, and correspondence to customer and supplier * #x200B;Be responsible for lab dips/strike offs and bulk fabric submissions and send to the customer for approval. * Raise orders on the internal system and notify country offices / factories as required. * Input data into the internal shipping spreadsheet for the production and warehousing departments. * Manage Customer and Licensor approvals to meet critical path. * Upon receipt of the contract from the customer, report any discrepancies to the Account Manager and once approved, notify the country offices / factories. * Update critical path and send to the customer as required. * Complete customer work books. * Complete customer packaging requirements and send to factory. * Check licensor approvals and upload onto the system. * Order photographic samples with factories and advise the Account Manager of agreed dates for delivery. * Liaise with the Licensing co-ordinator regarding the development and approval of licensor packaging. * Check gold seal samples and packaging. * To ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and filed accordingly. * Ensure customer contracts match our PO/SO and notify sales of any discrepancies. * Observe all Company Rules, Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Harassment, Disciplinary and ICT Security. * To identify opportunities for improving the method of operation in your area of responsibility. * To implement improvements, which have been agreed with your Manager. #x200B; Reward In addition to a competitive salary, and opportunities to progress your career with Cooneen, you #39;ll receive a generous 35 days holiday, pension, life assurance, healthcare and payroll giving and a range of other benefits. Please ask for further detail. #x200B; The Person We are looking for an individual with merchandising experience who can demonstrate the following: #x200B; Essential * Previous Import Merchandising experience. * Good IT skills, particularly MS Office packages. * Third level qualification in a relevant field * Experience of dealing with and resolving issues with customers / factories Desirable * Previous experience of working within the textile industry preferably in Merchandising/Production department. * Ability to see a full colour range. As communication will be via email, please check your spam/junk folder The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting