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Experienced Garment Technologist x 2 - Manchester
Supplier
£25k to £30k
Due to continuous company growth AN EXPERIENCED GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST is required for a company producing young ladies fashion ranges for a range of multiple stores, such as New Look, Peacocks, Select, Republic, Jane Norman, Joe Browns, Dorothy Perkins, Next, Primark and also for cash and carry customer orders. You will make sure that the garments are being produced to the required quality standard and that manufacturing is measured within tolerance.Discussing new designs with the design department and merchandisers and help decide on the best way to manufacture them. You will work out size specifications and plan how new garments will be made up by producing initial and graded size charts.You must be willing to liaise with colleagues with regards to ideas and changes that can be made to improve the garment. You will be responsible for monitoring the production of sample garments and may alter the design slightly to fit manufacturing requirements.You will also have to liaise with customers and clients and work with Far East Factories and high street stores. You will report to our Production Managers. The successful candidate must be computer literate and have a minimum of 3-5 years experience working on ladies jerseywear, knitwear, wovens and denim.Must have attention to detail and accuracy.Able to work with a methodical, no-nonsense approach.Good interpersonal skills, be a team player with an organisational manner.Self starter and self-motivated.Excellent interpersonal skills – persuasive handing of suppliers.Duties to be included – to work as a team and able to use your own initiative.Work with the designers / production team with setting up and maintaining company size charts and size specs.Working with the Production Managers and Designers to manage and control the development and approval of all stages of samples, including development, pre-production, production and salesman.
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Ladieswear Denim Designer - Manchester
Supplier
£18,000k to £22,000k
Due to continuous company growth A Ladieswear Denim Designer is required for a company producing young ladies fashion ranges for a range of multiple stores, such as New Look, Peacocks, Select, Republic, Jane Norman, Joe Browns, Dorothy Perkins, Next, Primark and also for cash and carry customer orders. Must have experience of working with overseas suppliers for import products, such as China. You will be competent at creating new designs, have strong sourcing skills and be able to complete spec sheets, design packs, range develop. Must be fully computer literate and have knowledge of adobe illustrator CS. You will be working with our factories in China and have the support of our Garment Techs.You will report to the Production Managers and Managing Director. The Successful applicant will have at least 3-5 years or more experience working on denim wear.
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Sales and Production Merchandiser - South Manchester
Sportswear Branded
£18 to £24k
The role of Merchandiser is a key function in the company, ensuring that all customer orders are processed, controlled and fulfilled through to delivery in line with the requirements of the business. Position Summary To co-ordinate the workload in the merchandising team and manage information to and from the Designers and Sales BDM’s on a daily basis and with Product Development and Logistics as required by the business. Essential Functions The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Sales Merchandiser Role:- • To process Customer Orders and set up job files. • To receive and check purchase orders as well as signed off artwork for the order. • Build a job file for each order including detailed costing sheet. • To ensure that all documents are scanned and saved to the server. • Advise Prima Operatives/Merchandisers and design that the file is live ensuring that file is passed to Order Management for the order to be put onto Prima. • Set task & chase Sales Order Acknowledgements from Order Management. • Check and email to relevant organisation. Job Description • Communication with customers on the progress of orders including sending out samples and chasing approvals from customers. • Arrange deliveries with customers including checking the financial status of the account before releasing order to be sent out. • Liaise with Production department on the progress of all orders. • Weekly meeting with the Production department to monitor and communicate the progress of all orders to the Sales BDM’s. • Upkeep and management of Order Management and Business Objects. • Updating of all Work in Progress. • Updating of Sales Order due dates. • Raise and issue picking notes for the warehouse to deliver to the customer or place in customer warehouse. • Generate and send Free Stock reports to customers as required. • Run and manage the WIP by Due Date – Stock In Warehouse report every Friday. • Run and manage WIP reports on a daily basis. Production Merchandiser: - • To be the first line of communication for deparrtment orders and for stock orders across all brands / departments within the business. • To manage the event / activity planner for Merchandising of all ranges. • To manage communication from sales BDM’s to ensure correct and full information is received with customer Purchase Orders. • To raise job files and costing sheets from receipt of customer orders and sign-off artwork. • To manage the raising of Sales order acknowledgments to customers. • To book sales and production artwork requirements with the design department. • To create and manage critical paths from receipt of customer Order to delivery of goods into customers. • To manage the raising of Purchase orders to suppliers and branding houses. • Sending completed Tech packs to suppliers. • To liaise daily with suppliers to manage sample and bulk order completion lead times. • Maintain good working relationships with suppliers. • Inform BDM’s of GS sample dates and of bulk delivery dates. • To manage the receipt and approval of Gold Seal samples for all ranges. • To manage all UK branding requirements. • To maintain WIP updates, procedures and checks. • To advise logistics of bulk production dates and coordinate shipping details. • To raise in transit receipts on Prima where required. • To liaise with customers to arrange delivery of orders. • To raise pick notes for the warehouse to meet customer delivery requirements.
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Merchandiser - South Manchester
Sportwear Branded
£18 to £24k dependant on experience
Our client is an establish sportswear business bases in south manchester. Due to department growth we are currently looking for a merchandiser. Job Purpose The role of Merchandiser is a key function in the company, ensuring that all customer orders are processed, controlled and fulfilled in line with the requirements of the business. Position Summary To work closely with Designers and Sales BDM’s on a daily basis and with Product Development and Logistics to in line with requirements of the business. Essential Functions The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: • To manage the event / activity planner for Merchandising of all ranges • To manage communication from sales BDM’s to ensure correct and full information is received with customer Purchase Orders. • To raise job files and costing sheets from receipt of customer orders and sign-off artwork. • To manage the raising of Sales order acknowledgments to customers. • To book sales and production artwork requirements with the design department. • To create and manage critical paths from receipt of customer Order to delivery of goods into customers. • To manage the raising of Purchase orders to suppliers and branding houses. • Sending completed Tech packs to suppliers. • To liaise daily with suppliers to manage sample and bulk order completion lead times. • Maintain good working relationships with suppliers. • Inform QC of GS sample dates and of bulk delivery dates. • To manage the receipt and approval of Gold Seal samples for all ranges. • To manage all UK branding requirements. • To maintain WIP updates, procedures and checks. • To advise logistics of bulk production dates and coordinate shipping details. • To raise in transit receipt on Prima. • To liaise with customers to arrange delivery of orders. • To raise pick notes for the warehouse to meet customer delivery requirements. Our
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Senior Import Merchandiser - Manchester
Supplier Of Quality high street Menswear
Neg up to c£30k
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a very successful menswear supplier! We are looking for a bright, bubbly and professional senior import merchandiser. Key tasks for the role include: Dealing with retail customers on a daily basis, attending meetings. Developing ranges with customers. The preparation of orders and production information To organise lab dips both submission and approval To arrange fabric testing to customer requirements Liaising with other members of the team to ensure correct fit, quality and construction of garments Liaising with factories and suppliers on a daily basis Managing critical path The ideal candidate will have a high level of import merchandising experience and be looking to make that next career step. You will be highly organised and be able to undertake multiple tasks in a fast moving environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Merchandiser to progress their career with a rapidly expanding and successful business into a senior level dealing with our largest accounts and also conducting account management duties.
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Import Merchandise - Footwear Experience Essential - North West (Manchester)
Branded
£20k
Purpose is to monitor bulk orders and salesman samples with the aim to achieve 90% deliveries on time. Deliverables: Criteria/Results by which success can be measured Bulk Orders Have a high level of knowledge and understanding of the suppliers capabilities and the production process Issue orders to garment suppliers, following consultation with manager with regards to factory allocation, using the merchandising system or excel, ensuring all orders are input on the AS400 system and price information checked Update delivery on time records and review monthly figures Ensure all relevant orders are passed to the imports department in order for LC being raised Manage the critical path, ensuring its updated regularly and coordination of all members of the team to ensure that all dates are met with the target to achieve 90% deliveries on time Hold weekly meetings with the rest of the team to discuss the critical path and address any issues Put forward relevant suggestions of how to resolve issues when they arise, ensuring that managers are fully informed so decisions can be made Barcode checking against orders and scanning on AS400 to ensure all information is correct to avoid any requirement for rectification of stock in UK, barcodes on production samples should also be checked and scanned prior to shipment of order where possible. Development and checking of new swing tickets / packaging in conjunction with QC and Marketing as required. Create and maintain the factory loading documents, ensuring suppliers are no over capacity Create fabric forecasts and sign off with the manager; monitor stock levels throughout the season Ensure the Product Bible is maintained and updated by the relevant people throughout the season. Communicate any delivery delays and update on the relevant systems Monitor and contribute to supplier performance analysis Have an awareness of other team members critical paths Pricing §Issue costing emails to suppliers as directed by manager Ensure prices are received by the required deadline and include all required information Review prices and build a knowledge of pricing structures to enable suggestions to be made to the manager Make enquiries on costings as directed by the manager and delivers back responses to manager Ensure all pricing correspondence is filed appropriately QC ·Maintain an awareness and understanding of the QC process in relation to the Critical Path and order process – including the fit process, testing requirements, auditing measures and legislation. ·Monitoring issuing of specs and approval samples and make team aware of not achieving deadlines. ·Awareness of actions taken by QC which may impact on cost Salesman samples Issue colour pallets, chasing lab dips and coordinating approvals Order bulk fabrics with fabric supplier, monitor progress and deliveries on time Place bulk salesmen samples with garment suppliers, chase initial samples and ensure that the approvals/comments are given to the factory Input orders on the AS400 system including cost breakdown information. Monitor and coordinate bulk salesman samples with daily/weekly communication with the supplier for updates and be involved in the problem solving process to avoid delays and until all samples are delivered Hold weekly internal meetings with the salesman sample team, which includes product development and the relevant manager. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss any range updates and how to action those updates, and inform the rest of the team of the progress of samples Instruct suppliers on the transport method used based on timescales and cost; Monitor sample progress into UK warehouse including booking in on AS400. Communicate salesman sample progress to other departments include planning and design Ensure always aware of key deadline and dates; Ensure all samples are available for key meeting dates Sign off all invoices with manager, ensuring all costs are accurately checked to ensure no unnecessary costs are incurred Ensure any left over fabric with suppliers is recorded and used up with for further salesman samples or shop pack orders Buying Trip Preparation Trip arrangement – completion of the itinerary, booking of hotels, arrangement of visa applications and booking of meetings where applicable. Set up, complete and check buying programmes Ensure the ‘points of discussion’ document are updated accordingly Create ‘gold silver bronze’ scoring sheet, ensuring all relevant areas are competed Generate supplier delivery performance document Sourcing Assist in conducting sourcing enquires when required General Create Corporate calendar for Salesman sample process ensuring it is signed off by an Assistant Manager. Ensure constantly aware of corporate calendar dates Ensure all tasks are conducted with a consideration of possible costs incurred by the business General office administration tasks Undertake such tasks and duties as may be reasonably requested by your manager or other members of the management team. This job description forms the broad framework within which the job holder will undertake his/her duties and it will be the subject of view at regular intervals as appropriate. Self Management Reinforce and act as an ambassador for the company values and Health and Safety policies Maintain meaningful Personal Development Plan Promote a positive working environment in line with the companies values and expectations.
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Junior Production Controller - Manchester
Branded
£16k
Place bulk salesmen samples with footwear suppliers, chase green seal samples and ensure that the approvals/comments are given to the factory Monitor and coordinate bulk salesman samples with daily/weekly communication with the supplier for updates and be involved in the problem solving process to avoid delays and until all samples are delivered Hold weekly internal meetings with the salesman sample team, which includes product development and the relevant manager. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss any range updates and how to action those updates, and inform the rest of the team of the progress of samples Instruct suppliers on the transport method used based on timescales and cost; Monitor sample progress into UK warehouse, ensuring all samples are booked in on the AS400 system Communicate salesman sample progress to other departments including planning and design Ensure always aware of key deadline and dates; Ensure all samples are available for key meeting dates Sign off all invoices with manager, ensuring all costs are accurately checked to ensure no unnecessary costs are incurred Bulk Order Assist with issuing purchase orders to footwear suppliers, following consultation with manager with regards to factory allocation, using the merchandising system or excel, ensuring all orders are input on the AS400 system and price information checked Update delivery on time records and review monthly figures Ensure all relevant orders are passed to the imports department in order for LC being raised Assisting with the maintenance of all aspects of the critical path & progress as required by establishing good relationship with supplier by email and telephone in relation to ordering of components and deliveries on time. Attend weekly meetings with the rest of the team to discuss the critical path and address any issues Create and maintain the factory loading documents, ensuring suppliers are not over capacity Assisting with the maintenance of & communicating all delivery delays via AS400 to planning Monitor and contribute to supplier performance analysis Work with China based QA on schedule to ensure on time deliveries and AQL’s/gold seal samples sent in a timely manner Approving and sending out barcode information Checking of swingtag information Chase trims cards for approval before green seal stage Buying Trip Preparation Assist with set up, completion and checking buying programmes Ensure the ‘points of discussion’ document are updated accordingly Create ‘gold silver bronze’ scoring sheet, ensuring all relevant areas are competed Generate supplier delivery performance document Assist with planning visa’s and itinerary General Ensure constantly aware of corporate calendar dates Daily email distribution from the database Maintain carrier log and invoices Opening and distributing parcels to the team, sending parcels to suppliers Sample organisation and preparation for design comments Responsible for showroom tidiness General office administration Work with and assist Senior Production Controller in any area required to achieve the job function & prioritise work accordingly Work with and assist Footwear Technologist in any area required to achieve the job function
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Experienced Knits and Wovens Garment Tech - Manchester
Supplier
£20 to £23k
The ideal candidate for this role will assist in the following duties: Managing and maintaining the critical path for each customer base Attending customer fit sessions and relaying feedback to persons and factories Undertaking a wide variety of technical and quality control on garments Advising on methods of garment fit & construction, sizing & grading, quality & test reports and safety issues in the knitted and woven area. Liaising & visiting factories throughout the UK and abroad. The candidate should have a minimum of 4 years experience in garment technology, clothing manufacture, pattern cutting, machining and factory/ production systems across a range of multi product garments. Be a good communicator ( both written & verbal ) with excellent interpersonal skills Good IT skills particularly in Excell & Outlook, Adobe and CAD skills an advantage Have the ability to work within a team especially under pressure and in a fast paced similar Company environment. Suitable applicant may be expected to travel throughout the UK, Europe & Far East. To have worked in a similar position for 3-4 years.
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Assistant Head Office Merchandiser - North West Manchester
Retail
C£18k to £24k
Merchandisers are responsible for ensuring that products appear in the right store at the appropriate time and in the correct quantities. This involves working closely with the buying teams to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance. While the buyer selects the lines, the merchandiser decides how much money should be spent, how many lines should be bought, and in what quantities. In smaller companies, the same person may be responsible for both buying and merchandising. Merchandisers play a key role within organisations, as profitability can be affected by how successfully they undertake their work. Merchandisers set prices to maximise profits and manage the performance of ranges, planning promotions and markdowns as necessary. They also oversee delivery and distribution of stock and deal with suppliers. General Job Spec planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers; liaising with buyers, analysts, stores, maintaining a comprehensive library of appropriate data; working closely with visual display staff and department heads to decide how goods should be displayed to maximise customer interest and sales; producing layout plans for stores; forecasting profits and sales, and optimising the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas; planning budgets and presenting sales forcasts and figures for new ranges; controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season; using specialist computer software, for example to handle sales statistics, produce sales projections and present spreadsheets and graphs; analysing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colours or styles), and ensuring that bestsellers reach their full potential; monitoring slow sellers, and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary; gathering information on customers’ analysing previous seasons sales and reporting on the current seasons lines; Negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates, and completing the necessary paperwork; identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise;
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Ladieswear Wovens, Knits designer - Manchester
Supplier
£18-£22k
We are currently looking for an experienced ladieswear and some mens designer. Ideal candidate will have a min 3 years experience working on Wovens, knits, cut and sew areas. You will have experience of working in a fast paced importers and dealing with buyers, technical staff and overseas factories on a daily basis. Must be Cad experienced and have knowledge of garment make up. Lovely company currently experiencing a growth period.
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Retail Junior or Assistant Merchandiser - North West
Retailer
Neg dep on Experience max £20k
Merchandisers are responsible for ensuring that products appear in the right store at the appropriate time and in the correct quantities. This involves working closely with the buying teams to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance. While the buyer selects the lines, the merchandiser decides how much money should be spent, how many lines should be bought, and in what quantities. In smaller companies, the same person may be responsible for both buying and merchandising. Merchandisers play a key role within organisations, as profitability can be affected by how successfully they undertake their work. Merchandisers set prices to maximise profits and manage the performance of ranges, planning promotions and markdowns as necessary. They also oversee delivery and distribution of stock and deal with suppliers. General Job Spec planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with buyers; liaising with buyers, analysts, stores, maintaining a comprehensive library of appropriate data; working closely with visual display staff and department heads to decide how goods should be displayed to maximise customer interest and sales; producing layout plans for stores; forecasting profits and sales, and optimising the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas; planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges; controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season; using specialist computer software, for example to handle sales statistics, produce sales projections and present spreadsheets and graphs; analysing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colours or styles), and ensuring that bestsellers reach their full potential; monitoring slow sellers, and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary; gathering information on customers’ analysing previous seasons sales and reporting on the current seasons lines; Negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates, and completing the necessary paperwork; identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise. Ideally we are looking for someone that has a couple of years experience in retail in a similar role or a very good trainee allocator/trainee merchandiser who will come in and develop into an assistant merchandiser. In the long term (if our planned expansion delivers the right results then there is a real opportunity for the right person to progress to Merchandiser
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