MERCHANDISING / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

SCOTLAND

£EXCELLENT

Create & Develop Resourcing are working with this highly successful niche apparel and accessories business in the search for a Supply Chain & Merchandising Manager. 

In this highly rewarding and challenging role, your duties will include;-

• Multiple Retailer Order Fulfilment, managing the entire order placement process, to include factory management, vendor guidelines and order fulfilment

• Supply Chain, management of POs, schedules with agents and creation of production data into the ERP system

• Management of the new product development process

• Testing/ Product Compliance, overseeing product testing to EU/UK and US/CA standards

• Order Management/ Delivery and QC checks, working with the factories from order forecast to order placement to ensure the most cost effective FOB, Ex Factory date, and MOQs are supplied as well as continually monitoring order progress through factory updates 

• Continuous Product Improvement, following up with the relevant teams where applicable, and following up with design on product improvements.

• Optimisation of Packaging, including pack sizes across all products, keeping as close to the UK/US standards as possible. 

• Freight 

• Liaising with Logistics to manage freight bookings from the Far East, ensuring the team is fully aware of factory / ex factory dates.

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JUNIOR IMPORT MERCHANDISER WOMENSWEAR

MANCHESTER

C£18,000 PA

We seek a Junior Merchandiser on behalf of this trend leading fashion co.... pro active and highly organised you will thrive on the challenge of being part of a busy, fast moving department, working in partnership with their impressive customer base as well as managing orders for their in house brands!

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As a Junior Import Merchandiser with this business, your role will include (training will be given);-

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• Supporting your team in the effective management of the critical in path in order to ensure timely deliveries of placed orders

• Lab dip, strike off and size spec approvals

• Price negotiations with factories

• Daily liaison with off shore sources, predominantly in the Far East

• Regular communication with High Street buyers, keeping them updated from order placement through to bulk production and final delivery

• Raising PO's and general departmental administration + ad hoc duties 

• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills are essential

• You will be a recent fashion graduate with placement experience in buying or merchandising

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ONLINE MERCHANDISER
ENTRY LEVEL to mid level

SCOTLAND

£EXCELLENT + SUPERB PROSPECTS!

Create & Develop Resourcing are working with this niche apparel and accessories business in the search for a Retail / Online Merchandiser, a logical problem solver who is well versed in the use data to highlight trends to manage global stock foot print.

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In this highly rewarding and challenging role, your duties will include;-

• Stock forecasting and control across all brands, with a focus on avoiding stock delays and improving efficiency.

• Monitoring Far East production working to key critical path dates

• Managing timelines during business peaks and production

• Assessing frequency of orders, minimising out of stocks as well as total stock investment and recurring storage bills

• Weekly replenishments, balancing availability of customer warehousing constraints

• Price management for over and under stocks

• Assessment of new product development performance, updating launch stock parameters.

Key skill requirements for the role;-

• Experience in an online FMCG, retail / brand head office or stock based business (ideally clothing related, entry level merchandisers will be considered)

• Excellent numeracy, strategic and analytical ability

• Advanced knoweldge of Excel

• Experience of analysing sales data to influence buying strategy and forecast

• Apply now with your current, up to date CV and we'll tell you more.

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ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER
PREMIUM FASHION

YORKSHIRE

£EXCELLENT + GREAT PROSPECTS & BENEFITS!

Create & Develop Resourcing are working with this long standing, premium fashion business in the search for an Assistant Merchandiser for their Head Office Wholesale Team, a logical problem solver who is well versed in critical path management and supplier liaison.

In this highly rewarding and challenging role, your duties will include;-

• Critical path management, with a focus on avoiding stock delays and improving efficiency, ensuring key dates are achieved

• Monitoring offshore production working to key critical path dates

• Managing timelines during business peaks and production

• Progress chasing orders to ensure timely deliveries

• Weekly replenishments, balancing availability of customer warehousing constraints

• Working closely with buyers, keeping them updated

• Monitoring stock and sales to ensure smooth flow of stock

Key skill requirements for the role;-

• Experience in an online FMCG, retail / brand head office or stock based business (ideally clothing related)

• Excellent numeracy, strategic and analytical ability

• Advanced knowledge of Excel

• Experience gained in an MA or MAA role for either retail or wholesale

• Apply now with your current, up to date CV and we'll tell you more.

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GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST / QA
CHILDRENSWEAR

GREATER LONDON

£EXCELLENT NEGOTIABLE DOE

We are working with this high profile apparel business to recruit a mid to level Garment Technologist with expertise in Childrenswear.

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Taking responsibility for the development of prototype garments through the sealing process, you will work to achieve optimum fit and first class quality from initial design through to bulk production.

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Joining the technical team of this professional and well established fashion group, your responsibilities will include;-

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• Working closely with design to bring ideas to life

• Creation of specifications, tech packs and size charts

• Taking garments through the various stages of sealing from design concept to final sign off

• Fit meetings with internal and external teams

• Daily liaison with manufacturing sources in the Far East to ensure garment quality and technical perfection is achieved

• Adhering to processes such as critical path management, plus test report and lab dip approvals

• You will be an experienced garment technologist ideally specialist (but not essentially) in childrenswear and have an understanding of the fabrics, trims and design features required within this category

• Licensed experience would be desirable

• This is an exciting opportunity within a well established and successful business offering genuine future prospects and development

Please apply with your current CV and we'll tell you more about this exciting opportunity.

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IMPORT MERCHANDISER
FASHION

MERSEYSIDE

£HIGHLY COMPETITIVE 

We seek a Merchandiser on behalf of this quality supplier of apparel to the High Street.... pro active and highly organised you will thrive on the challenge of being part of a busy, fast moving department, working in partnership with their impressive customer base and excellent values when it comes to sustainability and ethical trading.

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As an Import Merchandiser within this business, your role will include;-

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• Effective management of the critical in path in order to ensure timely deliveries of placed orders

• Lab dip, strike off and size spec approvals

• Price negotiations with factories

• Daily liaison with off shore sources, predominantly in the Far East

• Regular communication with High Street buyers, keeping them updated from order placement through to bulk production and final delivery

• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills are essential

• You will be an experienced Import Merchandiser with a background in volume supply of fashion to the High Street or a fashion graduate with placement experience in buying or merchandising

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GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST
LADIESWEAR

MANCHESTER

£EXCELLENT DOE 

We have a fantastic new garment technical opportunity with a well established fashion co.

Forward thinking and highly professional we're looking to recruit Garment Technologist / QA on their behalf.

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Working on a mix of contract and brand ranges, in this role your duties will include;-

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• Taking samples through the sealing process, providing technical knowledge around production techniques, quality and fit during the development process

• Attending fit sessions, to explain fit issues and ensure all customer requirements are actioned.

• Creating size charts, you'll understand grading rules, garment detail and proportions.

• Providing solutions & knowledge to improve overall garment make up

• Continuous improvement of standards & procedures

• Daily liaison with colleagues offshore & the UK

• Building strong trusted relationships with colleagues, factories & customers

• You'll have solid working knowledge of the fit process

• Womenswear multi product experience is highly beneficial

All in all, a superb opportunity - apply now with your current CV and we'll tell you more!

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GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST
LADIES & MENSWEAR

MANCHESTER

£EXCELLENT DOE + BENEFITS + HYBRID WORKING

This brand driven fashion business are looking for additional support by way of adding a  mid to senior level Garment Technologist to their team.

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In this fast pace role, you will work as part of their technical team, taking responsibility for the sealing process of new garment styles, continuously looking to achieve optimum fit and quality.

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Your role responsibilities will include;-

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• Working closely with design, your co technologists and offshore suppliers to bring product to life

• Creation of tech packs, specs and size charts

• Progressing samples through the various stages of sealing from design concept to final sign off

• Fit meetings 

• Daily liaison with offshore manufacturing sources, supplying fit comments

• This is a great opportunity within a well established and successful business.

Please apply with your current CV without delay to find out more about this exciting Create & Develop opportunity!

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GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST
APPAREL & ACCESSORIES

YORKSHIRE

£EXCELLENT DOE + BENEFITS + HYBRID WORKING

We're working with this category leader in their quest to hire a Garment Technologist with a strong passion for kidwear as well as achieving perfect garment fit.

As part of their talented technical team, you will take responsibility for the technical development and sealing process of garments and accessories for their in house brand and private label business. 

Your role responsibilities will include;-

• Working closely with design to bring vision and concepts to life

• Creation of tech packs, specs and size charts

• Progressing samples through the various stages of sealing from design concept to final sign off

• Fit meetings with internal and external teams including customers

• Daily liaison with offshore manufacturing sources, providing fit comments

• Adhering to processes such as critical path management, plus test reports and lab dip approvals

• This is an exciting opportunity within a well established and successful business with an fun team culture

• Good salary negotiable, offering genuine future prospects and development in addition

• Hybrid working is also on offer

Please apply without delay to discover more about this exciting Create & Develop opportunity!

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IMPORT MERCHANDISERS
junior, mid level & senior

MANCHESTER

To £30,000

We seek a number of Merchandisers (various levels) on behalf of a number of trend leading fashion co's.... pro active and highly organised you will thrive on the challenge of being part of a busy, fast moving department, working in partnership with their impressive customer base!

Your responsibilities and skillset will include;-

• Effective management of the critical in path in order to ensure timely deliveries of placed orders

• Lab dip, strike off and size spec approvals

• Price negotiations with factories

• Daily liaison with off shore sources, predominantly in the Far East

• Regular communication with High Street buyers, keeping them updated from order placement through to bulk production and final delivery

• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills are essential

• You will have Import Merchandising experience with a background in supply of fashion to the High Street or you will be a recent fashion graduate with placement experience in buying or merchandising

Apply now with your current CV and we'll tell you more.

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GARMENT TECHNOLOGIST
 

MERSEYSIDE

£COMPETITIVE SALARY NEGOTIABLE

Create & Develop Resourcing have a fantastic new technical opportunity with a leading supply based fashion business who are renowned for their design and quality of product.

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We're working with this forward thinking, highly professional and design driven fashion co to recruit a Garment Technologist.

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In this role your duties will include;-

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• Taking samples through the sealing process, providing technical knowledge around production techniques, quality and fit during the development process

• Attending fit sessions, to explain fit issues and ensure all customer requirements are actioned.

• Understand size specs, grading rules, garment detail and proportions.

• Providing solutions & knowledge to improve overall garment make up

• Continuous improvement of standards & procedures

• Daily liaison with colleagues offshore & the UK

• Building strong trusted relationships with colleagues, factories & customers

• Solid working knowledge of the fit process

• Ladieswear and / or childrenswear experience is beneficial though menswear experience will be considered also

• An understanding of prints, embellishments and appliqués also highly beneficial

All in all, a superb opportunity - apply now with your current CV and we'll tell you more!

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