Our client, one of the UK's leading manufacturers and supplier of home soft furnishings are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Merchandiser to help manage and oversee one of their major accounts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

* Monthly stock control from spreadsheets.

* Furnish main stock control with forecasts and sales trends.

* Assist in the development/ growth of the current business.

* Quote sheets.

* Ensure customer specific factory orders are placed in a correct and timely manor.

* Liaise with quality to ensure no potential issues on new lines.

* Direct FOB orders/ CIF.

* Chasing any outstanding factory information i.e. prices/ chasing samples.

* Photography briefs and ensures that packaging is with factories with sufficient time to meet shipment dates.

* Control/ update critical path development.

* Update Bars.

* Liaising with overseas suppliers ensuring purchase orders are manufactured and shipped within agreed lead times.

* Client visits.

* Review minimums and lead times.

* Customer liaison/ communication to ensure customer service levels are maintained are paramount.

* Raise purchase orders with correct and sufficient information for factories.

* Collate information to write product specifications to send to the factories, giving exact details how to make, pack and ship.

* Any additional duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within sales and marketing and be able to demonstrate where you have previously overseen a key account for the business.

You will have good Excel skills and have a good attention to detail and be proactive.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY WORKED IN A MERCHANDISER ROLE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For more information or indeed to apply for the position please email your current CV to jobs@howardjames.co.uk or cick the submit CV button above