Import Merchandiser

NJR Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gift and homewares sector is seeking an experienced Import Merchandiser in Leeds. The role involves managing product specifications, coordinating shipments, and ensuring stock levels are maintained. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for fun products. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing product specifications and critical paths.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product specifications and critical path for new ranges.
• Arrange incoming stock shipments from the Far East.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange efficient warehouse transfers.

Skills

Mathematical Understanding

Excel Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Import Merchandiser

Leeds

GBP25,000 - GBP30,000 plus benefits

Our Client is a well-established and innovative organisation supplying Gift, Homewares and similar products to the High Street, Discount Retail and Supermarkets across both the UK & the USA.

With very strong year on year growth and an expanding portfolio of products, they are now seeking an experience, analytical Import Merchandiser to join their team!

Duties include:

• Completion and ongoing management of product specification internally & externally with accurate information.
• Manage critical path for new ranges, inputting and amending key dates, liaising closely with UK and overseas suppliers.
• Suggesting, placing and following up orders within the UK and overseas factories.
• Arrange incoming stock shipments from the Far East to the USA and UK warehouses in line with delivery schedule.
• Monitoring stock levels across our UK and USA warehouses and arranging efficient warehouse transfers to maximise the availability of core lines.
• Creation and communication of specific shipping requirements including carton marking information for all clients.

Experience required:

• Clear mathematical understanding.
• High level of Excel skills. Data manipulation will be required on a daily basis.
• Logical and methodical way of working. Organisation is key to hitting deadlines and executing tasks correctly.
• Have a really keen eye for detail.
• Love of Fun products! Whilst the role is data driven, an understanding of what makes their products great is at the heart of everything they do

If this sounds like the role for you then please do apply online or speak to one of our specialist consultants quoting reference NJR15752