Import Merchandiser

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking an organised Import Merchandiser for Leeds to join a growing consumer product business. You will own the full product journey from supplier management through to international shipping and stock delivery.

This role suits someone who enjoys data and detail and is keen to interact with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence with Excel and working with data.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels, sales and product performance to identify replenishment and range changes.
• Analyse stock cover and trading information to support purchasing decisions.
• Raise and manage purchase orders from placement to delivery.
• Track supplier costs, margins and landed costs and flag profitability impacts.
• Coordinate overseas suppliers to monitor production progress, lead times and quantities.
• Maintain product, pricing, costing, barcode and stock data across systems.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and resolve issues related to quality, pricing or delivery.
• Coordinate product testing and relevant supplier documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel

Data analysis

Numerical ability

Analytical skills

Communication

Supplier management

Job description

Import Merchandiser | Consumer Products & Gifting | Leeds | Up to £40,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and commercially focused Import Merchandiser to join a growing product-led business.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining merchandising, purchasing and international supply chain, giving you the opportunity to take ownership across the full product journey – from supplier and order management through to international shipping, stock and final delivery.

It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data and detail but also wants plenty of variety, responsibility and interaction with suppliers and wider teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels, sales and product performance, identifying opportunities for replenishment, transfers and range changes.


• Analyse stock cover and trading information to support purchasing and inventory decisions.


• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring orders are accurately maintained from placement through to delivery.


• Track supplier costs, margins and landed costs, highlighting any changes that may impact profitability.


• Work closely with overseas suppliers to monitor production progress, lead times and order quantities.


• Maintain accurate product, pricing, costing, barcode and stock data across internal systems.


• Develop positive relationships with suppliers and resolve any issues relating to quality, production, pricing or delivery.


• Coordinate product testing, quality checks and relevant supplier documentation where required.


• Arrange and monitor international shipments, working closely with freight partners and warehouses.


• Obtain and review freight quotations, supporting decisions around the most efficient shipping options.


• Coordinate shipments and deliveries to ensure stock arrives within agreed timescales.

About You

• Previous experience within merchandising, imports or similar within a wholesale or retail environment.


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.


• Confidence working with Excel and data.


• Strong numerical and analytical ability.


• Experience managing purchase orders and supplier information.


• An understanding of international shipping and import processes.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the confidence to chase, challenge and find solutions.

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