Merchandiser Manager (TGM2312) - £45k

Location: Nottingham

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM2312

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, trend-driven Merchandiser Manager to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company.

• A pivotal role for a key team member who oversees the Merchandising side.
• One junior to oversee and another senior to work alongside and guide / support as needed.
• Working with a team of 5 designers, 2 garment techs, one senior merch and one junior merch as the wider team, outside of logistics / finance etc.
• Reporting to the directors.
• To nurture and manage various customer accounts from concept to delivery.
• Engage with customers to hold regular meetings, take seasonal briefs and maintain / grow current business.
• Work with design and tech team to create concept to be presented to customers.
• Oversee production of collection and brief out to supply base in conjunction with design and tech teams, while controlling CP for seasonal development.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers.
• Monitor and manage sample trackers / sample development lead times.
• Present collections to customers in conjunction with directors / design team.
• Place POs and manage Order Summary.
• Maintain and manage CP with regular communication with suppliers and customers on a weekly basis.
• Carry out product review meetings with directors, design and tech teams on a daily / weekly basis.
• Ensure goods are made to required Supplier or customer standards alongside tech team with regards to factory audits, compliance, product testing, AQL reports etc.
• Working with logistics team to ensure packing lists, shipping schedules, product approvals are in place and correct.
• Nurturing and managing supply base to balance production volumes and brands between supply base to maximise efficiency and skill across supply base.

• Must be very organised and good energy.
• Experience within a fashion business.
• Ambitious and driven.
• Ability to manage and motivate people