Senior Merchandise Buyer and Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Bensussen Deutsch & Associates Full time

At Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, we pride ourselves on having a talented team of professionals who drive our success. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in managing critical orders and ensuring their timely execution.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Merchandise Buyer and Project Manager to join our team. This is a full-time position that requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of delivering results.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of critical orders and execute them on time, on quality, and on budget.
  • Improve existing processes and establish new ones to efficiently manage key areas of responsibility.
  • Work collaboratively with teams in the US and China.
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal clients and other departments.
  • Project Management:
    • Work with internal and external clients to manage strategic and tactical aspects of key projects.
    • Set up and participate in project kick-off, status, and review meetings.
    • Ensure project requirements are clearly scoped, communicated, and delivered.
    • Establish work plans for key projects to include contributing stakeholders, inter-departmental work groups, and Creative Services teams.
  • Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure projects are completed within budget and on time.
  • Ensure that all work maintains high quality standards demanded by BDA and its clients.
  • Close, bill, and report on key projects.

Requirements:

BA degree with business experience in manufacturing, project management, or a related field.

5 years of purchasing, project, logistics, materials, production, resource, and vendor management experience working with Chinese factories.

Strong negotiation skills.

Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to determine both internal and external customer needs.

Strong understanding of cost drivers including manufacturing, materials, labor, duty, and shipping rates.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Project management experience with scope, schedule, budget, and resource tracking.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Experience in a fast-paced creative environment.

Bobble/toy/action figure experience (poly resin) highly valued.

Able to manage a balance between productivity and quality.

Experience working with and managing external vendors.

Expert use of MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Solid organizational, time-management, negotiating, presentation, communication, and writing skills.

Ability to work closely and effectively with other members of sales, purchasing, product development groups, and clients.

Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with coworkers and clients.

Promote high-level customer service to ensure smooth operations and satisfied internal partners/clients.

Promote positive image.

Maintain exceptional attendance and punctuality.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.

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