Import Merchandiser - Fashion

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.

• 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.

• 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.