Import Merchandiser

SUCCESS TALENT; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking an Import Merchandiser for Altrincham on a 14-month contract beginning in June. The role focuses on merchandising orders through the product lifecycle with input into CAD designs alongside design and sales teams.

You will purchase samples, manage submissions and approvals with retail buyers, and liaise with overseas factories to ensure print positions and templates are correct. A driving licence is required to liaise with manufacturers and retailers.

Qualifications

• Merchandise orders across the product lifecycle and coordinate with design and sales teams.
• Purchase samples, manage submissions and approvals with retail buyers.
• Check styling, product details, and print positions for accuracy.
• Process pre-production strike-offs, samples and lab dips with overseas factories.
• Maintain critical paths and manage shipment delays with factories and customers.
• Work across internal product development systems, production schedules, retailer platforms and licensor sites.
• Hold a valid driving licence and liaise with manufacturers, retailers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise orders across the product lifecycle and coordinate with design and sales teams.
• Purchase samples, manage submissions and approvals with retail buyers.
• Check styling, product details, and print positions for accuracy.
• Process pre-production strike-offs, samples and lab dips with overseas factories.
• Maintain critical paths and manage shipment delays with factories and customers.
• Work across internal product development systems, production schedules, retailer platforms and licensor sites.

Skills

Merchandising

Vendor liaison

CAD input

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

CAD software

Retail platforms

Job description

Import Merchandiser

Altrincham

Mat Cover - 14 Month Contract

£Depending on experience

A leading supplier of licensed apparel, supplying major high street stores and online retailers, is looking for an Import Merchandiser to join their team on a 14 month contract beginning in June.

• You will be responsible for merchandising orders throughout the product lifecycle and will have input into CAD designs, working closely with the design and sales teams.
• Duties include purchasing samples, managing submissions and approvals with retail buyers, and sending design artwork packs to overseas factories.
• You will check all styling and product details, review retail purchase orders, and ensure print positions and templates are correct.
• Additionally, you will receive pre-production strike-offs, samples, and lab dips from overseas factories, arranging submissions and approvals with buyers, customers, and licensors.
• Maintaining internal and retail critical paths is essential to ensure all orders are on time, while also managing any shipment delays with factories and customers.
• You will work across internal product development systems, production schedules, retailer platforms, and licensor approval websites.
• A valid driving license is required, and you must be confident in liaising with manufacturers, retailers, and internal teams.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who may have disabilities.

We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.