Production Merchandiser

Feridax (1957) Ltd is one of the UKs largest wholesale distributors of motorcycle and cycle clothing and accessories.
Our in-house brand, Spada, has been going since 1994.
All research and development is carried out from our headquarters in Halesowen.
Spada is a well known brand in the motorcycle industry.
The Production Merchandiser manages the critical path for production, collaborating with the Product Development team, Purchasing department, and suppliers to ensure on-time and cost-effective order fulfilment from placement to shipment.
This role utilises reporting skills and IT systems to generate reports for stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities: Obtain and manage product prices and price negotiations from Suppliers and work with the Product Development team to achieve required margins without compromising quality standards Forecast season volumes determined by the supplier's capacity and capability (capacity management) whilst within the SLAs and target delivery windows and have communicated this to suppliers and the leadership team Raise and issue purchase orders with suppliers Plan the capacity of orders placed, managing production efficient quantities across supply base, including fabric and trim bookings with suppliers and follow up as necessary to ensure capacities are met and find solutions to outstanding issues Manage fabric and trim commitments and work with the product development team to ensure these are utilised in a timely manner Set targets with suppliers to achieve the delivery deadline and in the right quantities Proactively monitor the progress of all products from order placement to delivery, following the critical path Lead meetings with all suppliers to discuss production schedules, issues, risks and solutions to avoid delays Coordinate with suppliers for efficient transit and communicate arrival info to the leadership team for cross-function coordination Manage stock levels to ensure DTC and BTB demands are met Assist the Garment technologist / Quality team, Suppliers and Third parties to resolve any re-processing requirements and agree resolution Closely manage the relationship with the Distribution and the Garment Technologist / Quality team to ensure rejected products (from the AQL process) are resolved on time and is communicated to the leadership team Utilise and generate reports from programs on a regular basis (e.g., shipment, delivery, order lists, seasonal remaining volumes etc) Analyse and report on sales figures to the Leadership team to identify any risk or opportunities Proactively establish and maintain the KPIs for suppliers and delivery performance and discuss the analysis with superiors Develop and instil solid relationships with suppliers to achieve business targets Issue and ensure supplier contracts are kept up to date Presenting to stakeholders and taking meeting minutes Continually review and improve processes and operations Requirements; A minimum of 5 year's experience as a Production Merchandiser within the clothing industry Effective at analysis and decision making Able to work under pressure and come up with solutions High attention to detail Excellent Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Team working Leadership and accountability Effective planning and organising Have excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to manage change Project management Leadership and accountability Commercial and numerical with excellent analytical skills – capable of planning production and shipment stages by combining computing skills and experience Experience working with international suppliers Can diversify experience to benefit a small team, whilst being hands on and championing positive change A general working knowledge and appreciation of the product development cycle to manage critical path stages and set accurate critical deadlines for suppliers Excellent work ethic, flexible attitude and willing to learn Show passion for the product through a proactive and motivated approach to your work Desirable: BA or equivalent qualification in a related subject Interest in action sports The desire to take a brand to new heights with innovative ideas There may be a requirement for international travel to carry out business with existing and prospective suppliers Benefits: 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by one day per year of service up to 5 years Healthshield cash plan and Perks discount scheme Pension and Life Assurance Free on-site parking Staff discount Annual Christmas party