Global Import & Merchandising Coordinator

Encore Recruitment Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Recruitment Limited is seeking an Import Merchandiser to support buying and merchandising operations, liaising with overseas suppliers and internal teams to drive on-time delivery and quality. You will manage orders from placement to delivery, track production milestones, coordinate shipments, and maintain Excel trackers to monitor status and performance.

Experience with Far East production teams and strong communication skills are essential, along with a proactive, team-oriented approach

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and 3rd party supplier portals.
• Experience with Far East production teams.
• Strong delivery schedule management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Positive, proactive team player eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from placement through to final delivery, ensuring all order details are accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers to track orders, resolve shipping queries and maintain strong relationships.
• Manage critical paths, track production milestones, including sample approvals, bulk production, quality inspections, shipment and final delivery.
• Check and approve supplier invoices and packing lists, ensuring accurate documents and timely payments.
• Monitor stock level quantities and identifying discrepancies as required.
• Coordinate production and deliveries to meet marketing campaigns, product launches and key dates for in house brand development.
• Create and maintain seasonal Excel trackers and reports.
• Actively reviews supplier capacities and fabric planning.

Skills

Excel

PO management

Vendor liaison

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Supplier portals

Job description

Encore Recruitment Limited is seeking an Import Merchandiser to support buying and merchandising operations, liaising with overseas suppliers and internal teams to drive on-time delivery and quality. You will manage orders from placement to delivery, track production milestones, coordinate shipments, and maintain Excel trackers to monitor status and performance.

Experience with Far East production teams and strong communication skills are essential, along with a proactive, team-oriented approach