Import Merchandiser - Fashion

The Company:

We are seeking a highly skilled Import Merchandiser with proven experience in managing global supply chains, supplier relationships, and multi-million-pound retail accounts. A great opportunity for an experienced merchandiser to be a part of a growing company and to work alongside a fantastic professional team.

The Role:

Costing styles - Ensure margin is met and dates are achievable. Ensure appropriate factory is selected.

Ensure lead times are workable.

Ensure item cards/Purchase orders are set up and raised on Navision correctly. Ensure a back-to-back sales order is loaded where applicable.

Agree critical path with supplier and monitor dates throughout production cycle to ensure on time shipment.

Where delays are unavoidable ensure, this is communicated to the customer/sales to get agreed and system updated

Work with QA and design team to ensure CP is met and to push comments out within the agreed time frame. Prioritising workloads for these departments.

Work closely with our offices and factory base to develop good working relationship by email, phone and VC.

Checking factory inspection report to a commercial standard

Checking barcodes and box end labels before goods are produced.

Ensure factories are clear on customer requirements, packing, labelling, sampling etc.

Liaison with external forwarders and shipping agents to secure handovers and agree vessel info.

Log vessel info into Navision in ‘merch comments’

Highlight under/over shipments to sales team/customers.

Attend weekly CP meeting to discuss issues and highlight production issues

Attend weekly workload meeting to discuss order raising status.

Arrange samples for customers where needed – i.e. SMS samples and photos samples.

Book DHL/DPD for parcel collection and process the necessary docs.

Skills Required:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in merchandising, product sourcing, or supply chain management within retail, fashion.

Strong knowledge of import/export documentation and compliance.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Commercial mindset with strong analytical and strategic planning abilities.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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