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Join an established fashion supplier renowned for its exceptional design, service, and product quality. Seize the chance to become an integral part of this dynamic team as an Account Controller /Merchandiser. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring customer requirements are met at every stage, from samples and orders to pre-production and final delivery. Your responsibilities will include liaising with customers to address orders, solving problems, and making decisions in collaboration with the team leader or director. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and possess the ability to manage a fast-paced critical path and build excellent relationships with customers and suppliers. Accounts Controller / Merchandiser -The role : Responsible for ensuring customer requirements are achieved through all stages of the critical path from samples, orders, pre-production to final delivery. Liaising with customers regarding orders, problem solving and making decisions, these must be done in conjunction with team leader / Director. Attend customer meetings to ensure continued customer satisfaction and that all opportunities are capitalised on. Reporting to the Team leader / Director with weekly and monthly updates, escalating issues where necessary. To ensure effective communication at all levels, internally and externally. Ad hoc duties as required by management. Accounts Controller / Merchandiser - The candidate: Ability to build excellent customer and supplier relations. IT literate with sound experience using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft programmes. Experience of managing fast-paced critical path. Strong organisational skills. Excellent time keeping and ability to meet short deadlines. Ability to develop and inspire a close-knit team. Capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. Flexible approach to working to fast moving, changing demands.

We're looking for an experienced Sourcing & Compliance Manager with a solid background in fashion & textiles. Reporting to the Head of Production and Sourcing, you'll lead global sourcing activities while ensuring the supplier network meets the highest standards of ethical, regulatory and compliance performance. This is a strategic role combining commercial sourcing, supplier relationship management and compliance leadership. You'll work closely with global suppliers across multiple product categories to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions that support growth aligned with business objectives, maintain targets and brand values. Based from a HQ in Castle Donington this is a permanent full-time hybrid role, with regular international travel to visit suppliers, conduct audits and strengthen strategic partnerships. Our client is a global leader with decades of expertise in designing, sourcing and delivering high-quality clothing solutions, and has operations in the UK, Europe, ASIA and US. Sourcing & Compliance Manager - Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver global sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives. Identify, negotiate and manage relationships with international suppliers. Drive supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery and innovation. Drive cost reduction initiatives and identify opportunities to improve margins. Lead supplier compliance programmes, including ethical sourcing, ESG, product safety and regulatory standards. Manage supplier audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure suppliers meet UK and international regulatory standards. Champion responsible sourcing and continuous improvement across the supply chain. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through effective planning and supplier management. Lead and develop a team of Sourcing & Compliance Specialists. Regular international travel to support supplier visits, audits and performance reviews. Sourcing & Compliance Manager - About You, Skills & Requirements You'll be an experienced sourcing and supply chain professional from within fashion and textiles who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment. Significant experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain leadership within a manufacturing or product-led business. Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience. A proven track record of managing supplier compliance, governance and audit programmes. Good knowledge of garment and fabric manufacturing, materials and global supply markets. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Applicants must have full Right to Work in UK, sponsorship cannot be provided.

My client is a Leading brand & licensing company who are a key and strategic supplier of multi products to most major UK and European retailers. They have a new opening for a Garment Quality Controller based in Loughborough. The Garment Quality Controller ensures that garments meet established quality standards through systematic inspections and testing, you will be responsible for identifying defects, monitoring production processes, and working closely with production teams to maintain consistent product quality from raw material through finished goods. It is important that candidates can support the shift pattern. Shift 1=From 06:00 to 14:00 Monday to Friday Shift 2=From 14:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday Full-Time, 5 days on site, 40 hours per week Key Responsibilities: Conduct in-line and final inspections of garments to identify defects in stitching, sizing, fabric, labelling, printing and overall finish. Monitor and enforce compliance with quality standards and client specifications. Maintain inspection records, reports, and data to support quality tracking and continuous improvement. Liaise with production, design, and technical teams to resolve quality issues. Approve or reject finished products and materials based on quality standards. Ensure compliance with safety and industry regulations. Train production staff on quality control procedures and best practices. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning when quality issues arise. Suggest process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce rework. Preferred Skills: Experience with international quality standards (e.g., AQL, ISO 9001). Knowledge of compliance and safety standards in the apparel industry Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Must have permanent , Full right to work in the UK. We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.