Merchandiser

Merchandiser Birmingham Are you looking for stability and the chance to work with a great company going through the most exciting time? Our client is a ladieswear fashion retailer who are going through an exciting period of growth and are growing the Merchandise function. Tasks, duties & responsibilities: • To prepare reporting and present in Weekly and Monthly Trading Meetings. • Drives the trade model to their area. • Reviews Daily and Weekly Sales performance actions where required. • Reviews over and under performance at product level and drives trading actions to maximise potential and minimise risk. • Seeds and manages a WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns and margin. • Takes ownership of the critical path and takes appropriate action on issues when they arise. • As well as being competent in preparing trading reports/packs will also make recommendations for reporting improvements across the B&M function and implement. • Fully aware of the principles and contribution to the overall business strategy. Processes and department development • Builds effective and open relationships with all members of the buying and merchandising team, based on reliable, accurate and relevant data. • Ensures productive relationship between merchandising function and all other business areas to ensure goals achieved, specifically the design and accounts teams. • Delivers key information at the right time, to the right people, and presents when necessary. If you have the relevant skills and experience we would love to hear from you.

Buyer - Ladieswear Birmingham We are looking to recruit an experienced Ladieswear Buyer for a growing Ladies Retailer / Ecommerce business. Their ethos is that life should be about living for the moment, getting out there and enjoying yourself - and the clothes reflect this. Purpose of the role: You will help to lead the Ladieswear buying team in developing remarkable product across multiple categories and to identify new opportunities for sales growth. To source and negotiate prices to achieve overall targets and quality expectations. To embed new process and be part of this successful business as it grows. Main Activities: Work as part of the overall buying team to develop an exceptional range in line with our brand strategy. Place all initial orders in line with forecasts and agreed minimum quantities to ensure delivery. To ensure all administration of areas is up to date and accurate. To lead and develop a team. Analysis of market and competitor trends Presenting proposals for future range development Lead on supplier meetings – communications/negotiating prices/minimum quantities/lead times and range finalisation meetings. If you are experienced in Ladieswear and looking for a new challenge, please forward your CV.

Product Developer Manchester We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer to join this excellent company, it is an opportunity for an ambitious person to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company with plenty of room for personal development. Working alongside Account Manager and Garment Tech team in City Centre Manchester. Responsibilities: Attend customer meetings to take brief alongside account manager. Liaise with customers to gather all required info for each collection. Hold development meeting with Account Manager and Garment Tech to create factory brief. Create Range Plan. Ensure all tech packs are correct / liaise with customer to gather information. Amend tech packs / add details / check details and update packs as required using Illustrator. Liaise with garment tech to create / manage / ensure all size charts are correct. Work with suppliers, trim suppliers, mills to develop samples etc. Liaise with suppliers to keep CP on track alongside Account Manager. Review samples on arrival as the lead, working alongside Garment Tech, to present samples in sample review to Account Manager / Director. Create workbooks / carry out comments at each stage and feed back to suppliers. Liaise with customer on fabric, component and sample review and approvals. Manage production process with supplier alongside account manager and garment tech. Experience required: 2-5 years minimum in similar role.

Nightwear Designer - Adults North West of England This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving company, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. My client is the UK’s market leading supplier of Licensed adult and children’s apparel, supplying character apparel to major High Street retailers and on-line companies in the UK. A vacancy has arisen for an Adults Nightwear Designer working on mens and ladieswear with character licencing experience. The company is based in the North West but will offer hybrid working for the right candidate. You will be: Ensure high service levels are provided and newness in design is given. Proficient in Adobe Software, including Illustrator and Photoshop. See concept designs through to production, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure the brief is met. Work closely with technologists and merchandisers, to ensure products fit and find solutions to any problems in production. A common interest/knowledge for Licensed Properties and product. Researching trends, and creating mood boards for new projects and seasons ahead. Collaborate with other creatives in the Design team to ensure a common vision and consistent branding across the business. Attending customer meetings and prepare for presentations. Creating exclusive designs, with awareness of cost and factory restrictions. Prepare design packs, including technical drawing and size specs. Thorough understanding of the current market and research of retailers to ensure handwriting is in line. Manage day to day work load, working closely with buyers and factories to ensure deadlines are met for samples and designs. Develop new products with the factories from research, requesting new fabrics and embellishments. Reasonable travel, including factory visits and regular comparative shopping in the UK and overseas.