Merchandise Coordinator

SUMMARY:
Seeking an experienced Merchandise Coordinator to join a leading Clothing Manufacturer and Supplier to the major retail fashion chains. To be based at their offices in Riverhorse Valley, Durban.

POSITION INFO:

Key Duties

• Coordinating Function:
• Working closely with the Merchandiser to handle all orders from the moment received to delivery.
• Arranging Trims / Fabric sampling needed for First Fits.
• Sending Fabric PO’S and ordering Trims through Trims department. Updating sync accordingly.
• Constant tracking of fabric/trims orders with suppliers, according to fabric lead times and delivery dates.
• Checking PO’s (follow up with changes, check pricing, del date & all details) and Loading onto Sync.
• Arranging and sending lab dips / strike offs / trim approvals for buyer - track approvals and update Sync / Trims department / China Suppliers accordingly.
• Working closely with pattern maker on Fits and PPS, and Trims.
• Liaising with sample cutter, handing over of fabrics and ensuring items are in order of priority.
• Liaising with machinist and grading room.
• Sending off fabrics for Outwork (pleating / printing / embroidery).
• Critical path management, pushing for Fits / PPS comments so that timelines are met.
• Getting digital ratings at Fit / PPS stages.
• Getting tryout packs ready for factories (markers, fabrics, seals, and trims).
• Fabric shortage / Reject claims.
• Sending local fabrics for wash testing.
• Ordering Swingtickets.
• CMT contracts.
• Sending Parcels to China.
• Reporting to Merchandiser and updating on order status.
• Weekly production meetings to ensure all is on track.
• Problem solving.
• QA Function:
• Photographing Fit / PP samples.
• Filling in Fit paperwork  / PP paperwork.
• Liaising with QA on measurement discrepancies from Patternmaker.
• Chasing for approvals.
• Lab tests and Lab reports.
• Ordering Washcare labels, ensuring Test reports are matching.

Min Requirements

• Clothing related tertiary qualification will be an advantage, but not essential.
• Min 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Relevant experience working in clothing manufacture / supply environment.
• Understanding of clothing supply chain leadtimes, deadlines, dealing with buyers, etc.
• Basic understanding of how garments are constructed.
• Computer literate and proficient in Excel and Sync.
• Admin oriented, organized, and process driven.
• Proactive and able to prioritise and handle pressure
• Good attention to detail.

 

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