Import Merchandiser - Ladieswear Supplier

Purchasing Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable women'swear supplier located in Greater London is looking for an experienced Import Merchandiser. This role requires a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the industry, where you will manage orders, liaise with buyers and factories, and ensure timely delivery of goods. Strong merchandising and account management skills are essential. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving the import business forward and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of Import Merchandising experience.
• Experience with the Wholesale/Supplier side of the industry.
• Ability to liaise with various stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Buyers and Merchandisers on current orders.
• Create and manage purchase orders with factories.
• Ensure timely shipment of goods and updated documentation.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Account Management skills

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Job Description

My Client pride them selves on being a respected and well known Young High Street women'swear supplier, they work with fast fashion brands across the high street. Their main focus is on areas of soft woven and jersey and they supply predominantly dresses. They have an exciting opportunity due to growing business to take on a new Import Merchandiser. I am looking for someone with Previous Merchandising experience on the Wholesale / Supplier side of the industry. This would also suit someone with Account Management skills (Non sales).

The Role

• Liaising with Buyers and Merchandisers, running through current orders, sell through figures, working through new styles to place for future orders
• Checking over customer purchase orders
• Booking customer goods onto supplier portal system
• Placing orders for customer barcodes or specific labelling
• Creating purchase orders with factories managing all approvals on fabrics and lab dips
• Chasing production and shipping samples and managing approvals
• Liaising with factories and customers to ensure all customer requirements are sent to the factory
• Inputting all order information onto a critical path and maintaining this
• Managing the customer requirements for sampling and fabric compositions with the Buying team
• Keeping the shipment document updated for all orders placed and ensuring all goods are shipped on time
• Organising the booking of goods into DC with the freight forwarder

We are looking for an experienced Import Merchandiser with a minimum of two to three years of work experience.