Import Merchandiser

MERCHANDISER - IMPORT & RETAIL EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

FIXED TERM CONTRACT WITH A VIEW TO GOING PERMANENT

Are you an experienced Merchandiser looking to join a well-established, growing business that supplies to some of the UK's biggest high street retailers?

Our client, a respected name in their industry, is expanding their team and seeking a proactive and organised Merchandiser to support their busy operations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your experience with import processes and retailer relationships will be highly valued.

What's On Offer:

1. Competitive Salary: £29,000 - £30,000 (DOE)
2. Great Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday hours with early Friday finish
3. Benefits: Generous benefits package

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll take ownership of the full critical path from purchase order to customer delivery, ensuring smooth and efficient coordination between internal teams, suppliers and retail clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Placing and managing sales and purchase orders
2. Communicating with customers to confirm and update delivery schedules
3. Liaising with overseas suppliers on approvals and shipment timelines
4. Coordinating with internal departments (technical, design, shipping, etc.)
5. Tracking product approvals, including any licensing requirements
6. Managing packaging and labelling in line with customer expectations
7. Supporting the Merchandising Manager with projects and reporting

What You'll Bring:

1. Proven experience in import merchandising, ideally within a supplier environment
2. Experience working with UK high street retailers is essential
3. Strong Excel and system skills; confident handling data and updating spreadsheets
4. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
5. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
6. A proactive mindset with a hands-on, flexible approach

Whether you're looking for your next step or a fresh challenge in a thriving company that values its people—this could be the opportunity for you.