Imports Merchandisers X2 - Cape Town, South Africa - Traut Personnel

Traut Personnel

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

My clients need a talented Clothing Imports Merchandiser who has covered the duties below. Reputable importer of Mens and Ladies Apparel.
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Job Description_

Trend research, developing new styles for respective buying teams for each coming season. Constantly work on new developments with suppliers.
Sending clear and detailed briefs to each of the factories in China and Bangladesh.
Negotiating prices with factories to suit buyers' briefs and target prices.
Growing business for each department per season through new style developments whilst offering workable prices and on time deliveries.
Managing the critical path for confirmed orders from confirmation through to delivery.
Following up with suppliers on lab dip, fit/seal and preshipment sample submissions.
Ensuring all contracts received from the BA are correct before sending through to the suppliers.
Communicating with suppliers and buying teams on all queries pertaining to orders confirmed and new developments.
Admin duties such as measuring fit/seal and preshipment samples, filing and loading confirmed orders on an internal system and updating information weekly on the internal standstill system.
Monthly store visits to check on quality.
Building strong & successful business relationships with buying teams and suppliers manage 8 different departments across the customer portfolio both in ladies and menswear.

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