merchandiser
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Sourcing Merchandiser
Posted on
September 11, 2024
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Employer details
Danier
Job details
*Is this you?*
Are you an experienced apparel merchandiser with an eye for detail and hands-on experience in fashion import and sourcing operations?
If your answer is Yes, then we are looking for you to work alongside our Sourcing Director!
*What we offer?.*
We offer you competitive compensation, a generous wardrobe discount, a subsidized group benefit plan, paid sick days and a great opportunity for growth and development as a key member of our small, dynamic team!
*What you will do?*
*Reporting to and working closely with the Sourcing Director, you will assist in the following activities:*
* Maintain and update manufacturing vendor and order database for overseas manufacturing: input and update accurate details of import purchases and style information in Microsoft NAV DYNAMICS system; create styles, maintain item description, material types, item category, season code, group code, ticketing, landed cost, colours, sizes and the like.
* Verify apparel and accessories technical specification packages for thoroughness and accuracy and follow up with Product Developers for correction.
* Issue purchase orders, organize all shipping documents, and confirm details with internal staff.
* Follow up daily with vendors to oversee offshore production, and solve related problems to ensure shipments are on time and budget; inspect incoming shipments for quality and conformance to standards and communicate with vendors to resolve claims and quality issues.
* Communicate standards for quality, workmanship, labelling, inspection, compliance etc. to vendors.
* Audit and monitor product receipts, quality reports, and related payments.
* Prepare reports on import purchase order summary, order status, risk analysis, vendor performance, and delivery performance as required.
* Request style samples from overseas vendors for Merchandising review and consideration in assortment development.
* Manage all incoming and outgoing samples and materials, and follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of all approval samples for presentations and photo shoots.
* Assist to cost specification sheets and calculate related preproduction costs; assist with market research for specified products, perform other related duties and assignments as required
*What you bring to the team? *
* Equivalent of a Bachelor degree or professional certification in business, logistics or a related discipline with strong mathematical ability
* A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant and progressive import technician and overseas sourcing experience including logistics, customs regulations, shipping documents, purchase orders and vendor negotiations; experience in garment construction, technical specifications and sample comments essential; knowledge of small leather goods an asset
* Current working knowledge of overseas sourcing and manufacturing requirements and practices in China, India/Pakistan and Europe
* Fluent oral and written English essential; Mandarin communication skills an asset
* Valid Canadian passport with availability to travel to China or outside of Canada periodically required
* Must have strong computer proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required with ability to handle large amounts of data; knowledge of enterprise product management systems preferred
* Able to handle boxes and merchandise weighing up to 5 kg
* Quick learner with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to apply sound judgment in resolving conflicts and escalating to senior management when necessary
* Ability to build and manage effective relationships with vendors and various stakeholders and good interpersonal skills as a team player to collaborate with internal staff
* Strong client service orientation
* High degree of business ethics and accountability with demonstrated discretion, confidentiality and integrity in safeguarding sensitive information
* Well-developed work organization and time management skills with strong attention to de
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LocationConcord, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$55,000YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9442555028
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