The Opportunity

Founded in 2007, my client is a multi-channel retailer that has experienced phenomenal growth since its launch almost a decade ago. Their labels are truly global and can be found in over 30 countries worldwide. 
Due to tremendous growth and expansion into other product areas (footwear and accessories) my client has a number of vacancies for Mandarin speaking candidates to liase with factories in China. 
Working in their prestigious new offices in Manchester, you will be working full-time as an Import Merchandiser.

Your Responsibilities Include But Will Not Be Limited To

• Maintaining a critical path
  

• Negotiating prices and deliveries with factories in China the Far East India and the UK
  

• Raising Orders
  

• Order labels, trims etc.
  

• Monitor orders from chasing samples to approval of lab dips, fabric and trims to maintain delivery dates
  

• Working closely with factories to ensure production and deliveries are on time

Requirements

The successful candidate will be working within a fast pace environment and so it is essential that you can work quickly and most importantly, accurately. You must also be competent with multi-tasking and working as part of a team to ensure products get to the right place at the agreed times. You will therefore need to have excellent communication skills and must be a strong negotiator. An intermediate knowledge of Excel is essential. 

Essential

• Mandarin speaking

Desirable

• Experience using SAP