Import Merchandiser

Encore Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading supplier in the fashion industry, where you can leverage your expertise as an Import Merchandiser. In this dynamic role, you'll be integral in managing production processes, building supplier relationships, and ensuring timely deliveries. Your ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and your strong attention to detail will be key in driving improvements and supporting the production team. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and help shape the future of fashion by delivering high-quality products to retailers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of garment manufacturing.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Collate overviews of all ranges to update the Production Manager.
• Build strong supplier relationships and review production critical path data.

Skills

Garment manufacturing knowledge

Production line management

Raw material management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Encore Recruitment Limited

Co-Founder at Encore Recruitment Limited

Import / Wholesale Merchandiser

Manchester

Our client is regarded as one of the leading suppliers of men’s and women’s private label and branded products to high street retailers and wholesalers worldwide. They use market intelligence gathered from across the globe, to develop on trend and commercially viable products for the men’s and women’s fashion apparel markets. There is now an opportunity to join this fantastic company as an Import Merchandiser.

You will be:

• Collating overviews of all ranges/teams to update Production Manager.
• Presenting updates in production meetings to the wider business.
• Building strong supplier relationships to support partnership approach.
• Reviewing Production Critical path data.
• Checking factory schedules to ensure all orders are on track with correct dates.
• Planning fabric critical path with the fabric team and providing details of cut dates to the sales team.
• Conducting weekly production meetings with internal teams.

You will have:

• 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of garment manufacturing, production line management, and raw material management.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines and adapt to changes.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and ever-changing business environment.
• Flexible approach and willingness to further learn & adapt in a fast-growing business.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a natural problem solver.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, able to juggle multiple projects.
• Confidence to challenge current ways of working and deliver recommendations for improved processes.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion