Merchandise Manager
Current• Responsible for seasonal growth of key accounts (Debenhams, Asda, Primark, Tesco, New Look, Sainsburys, Woolworths South Africa, F21 US)• Develop product to meet pricing and trend requirements.• Negotiate and agree FOB prices directly with Factories.• Present new season ranges to customers ensuring all product, pricing and delivery details are covered and in line with customer requirements.• Raise and submit purchase orders via internal systems and customer extranet… Show more • Responsible for seasonal growth of key accounts (Debenhams, Asda, Primark, Tesco, New Look, Sainsburys, Woolworths South Africa, F21 US)• Develop product to meet pricing and trend requirements.• Negotiate and agree FOB prices directly with Factories.• Present new season ranges to customers ensuring all product, pricing and delivery details are covered and in line with customer requirements.• Raise and submit purchase orders via internal systems and customer extranet sites.• Develop and maintain the critical path ensuring key approval dates are met in order to maintain agreed delivery dates.• Examine merchandise to assure products meet order specifications for size ranges, style, colour and quality.• Ensure delivery specifications are met, including correct cartons, labelling and shipping documents are in order to achieve smooth transit from destination port to delivery warehouse. • Liaise with transport agent providing up to date delivery schedules.• Review key sales information with Merchandising team utilising the information to push key lines and range build.• Present key sales and trend information to management.• Investigate comparative merchandise in competing stores for reports to guide future buying decisions. Show less