What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior merchandiser position at Castore?
We utilise advanced engineeringand unique technical fabrics to create the highest qualitysportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best.
Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features tohelp to optimise athletic performance in allconditions.
The founders vision is to buildCastore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep andunrelenting commitment to engineering the highest qualitysportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its searchfor innovation and performance enhancement.
Thesportswear market has been dominated by a small clique ofmassmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premiumalternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerningathletes who demand the verybest.
TheRole
The Junior ProductionMerchandiser will be responsible for supporting the ProductionMerchandisers and ensuring the smooth running and maximisation ofour production orders across the supply base to deliver its fullpotential to deliver stock into the business to meet our to markettargets.
Responsibilities
Preparingdata and updates for the ProductionMerchandisers
Building effective supplierrelationships to support partnershipapproach
Creating and managing the ProductionCritical path across allocated vendors.
Proactively chase and followup with factorieson status of orders
Work with factories tofollowup on unconfirmed late and orders
Factoryschedules checking to make sure all orders on and planned withcorrect dates.
Inform factory to replanproduction and confirm delivery date following any fabric deliverydate / order detail change.
Weekly productionmeeting with internal teams.
Working closelywith Merchandising Operations and Product Development team tomaximise opportunities
Improving process andefficiencies within our supplybase
Skills &Qualities
EssentialKnowledge and Experience :
Experienceof working in a similar role.
Good understandingof garment manufacturing production line management and rawmaterial management.
Understanding of Sports andFMCG / Fashion Industry preferred
Ability to workcrossfunctionally liaising with peer groups across the business todrive efficiencies and results
Ability to workwithin strict deadlines and able to be adaptive tochanges
Comfortable in a fastpaced andeverchanging business environment
Excellentplanning and organisation skills
Flexibleapproach and willingness to further learn & adapt in a fastpace growing business
High level of proficiencywith MS Office including Microsoft Excelspreadsheets
PersonalQualities :
Excellent attention todetail & a natural problemsolver
Excellent interpersonalskills
Organisation planning able to jugglemultiple projects at once
Confidence in ownability to challenge current ways of working whilst deliveringrecommendations for improved process
Be a teamplayer
Be results driven
Shareour ambitious outlook
Have a Better Never StopsAttitude
What WeOffer
Competitivesalary
Discretionary bonusscheme
25 days annual leave (plus bankholidays)
Modern city centre offices inManchester
An opportunity to work with globalsporting partners
Office breakout space withpool tables dart board and TVs
A chance to builda career with a fast paced high growthbrand
Generous staffdiscount
Last updated : 2024-09-19