29/12/2021
Come work with us! Tropic is now recruiting a new merchandiser / purchaser to join our dynamic customer relations team in Forest Side, Curepipe.
You'll find all details below. Will we soon welcome you as our newest colleague?
Tropic Knits Group, part of the textile cluster of CIEL Group, is one of the largest Fine Knits manufacturers in the Indian Ocean. Our clients, based in the UK, Europe, South Africa and USA, include some of the world's best-known high street retailers and sports brands. Tropic Knits Group is a global entity which operates factories in Mauritius, Madagascar and India.
We are currently looking for a Merchandiser/Purchaser to join Tropic Knits Group.
MERCHANDISER/ PURCHASER
Reporting to the Merchandiser Executive, the right candidate will have the responsibility to deliver customer satisfaction and service excellence to client(s) through the development of strong and sustainable relationship with both clients and stakeholders.
What you will be doing:
*Manage client account(s)
*Efficient critical path management
*Communicate with different departments and assist them to meet order delivery deadlines
*Prepare costing
*Track fabric and accessories status
*Track shipment of orders and any issues related to invoice
*Place product orders with suppliers, track order status and update Factory
*Management of critical path and follow up with suppliers to avoid delays
*Prepare costing based on customer’s request
*Stock management and reallocation
What we are looking for:
*A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in similar capacity, more specifically in Knits Garments Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing or Merchandising or equivalent
*Strong technical skills (Fabric technical know-how, Product Conformity Assessment, Tech Pack, Costing, Development & Bills of Materials)
*At ease with Microsoft office tools
*Persuading & influencing skills
*Excellent communication and presentation skills
*Creating and Innovating skills
*Relating and Networking Skills
*Agile and flexible