Senior Merchandiser

Our client, a well-established company in the clothing manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Merchandiser to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing key retail accounts, overseeing procurement processes, and ensuring smooth administrative execution across all merchandising functions.

Industry: Clothing Manufacturing

Sales & New Business

• Manage and grow existing key retail accounts while actively identifying and securing new retail opportunities
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through buyers and service excellence
• Present product ranges and manage seasonal assortments across retail partners
• Prepare accurate costing to ensure client profitability and margin maintenance
• Ensure sales budgets and targets are consistently achieved
• Coordinate product development and negotiate concepts to maximise client orders
• Offer additional product options to customers where applicable
• Manage brief receipt and ensure accurate interpretation of client requirements

Procurement

Fabric Procurement

• Source new fabrics for customer orders, including from strategic fabric banks
• Check bulk samples on arrival, ensuring correct weight and fabric base alignment with approvals
• Provide mill approvals for bulk production and confirm shipment dates
• Approve fabric shading in line with quality standards

Trims Procurement

• Oversee Trims Coordinators to ensure correct trims are ordered timeously, accurately, and at the best possible cost

Administration

• Brief and load orders onto the system / convert briefs into jobs
• Obtain artworks and colour confirmations from buyers
• Verify fits and seals prior to dispatch
• Perform rating adjustments where required
• Maintain updated schedules for allocated areas of responsibility
• Follow up with customers and buyers regarding purchase orders
• Ensure daily system updates and workflow accuracy

General Duties

• Perform any additional reasonable duties as assigned by management
• Work overtime when required to meet operational demands
• Maintain an organised workstation and ensure proper filing and documentation control

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs to: ***email_hidden***