Merchandiser

Bowmay Consulting; Glossop; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary c£30k (DOE)

Hybrid working + flexi-time

Fun social & charity events

Health cash plan

Birthday off

Work with major UK retailers and international suppliers

Job summary

Bowmay Consulting is seeking an Import Merchandiser based in Glossop to manage stock pipelines, supplier relationships, and orders. The ideal candidate will have experience in merchandising and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring timely delivery of products.

This role offers a salary of around £30k (DOE) along with hybrid working, health cash plan, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing directly with factories in the Far East.
• Skilled in merchandising, imports, or supply chain.
• Knowledge of freight is beneficial.
• Organised and calm under pressure.
• Proactive problem solver and confident decision maker.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day admin for merchandising.
• Manage and update the sales tracker.
• Raise and monitor purchase orders on time.
• Track service levels and review performance metrics.
• Participate in critical path meetings.
• Manage the full stock pipeline and key dates.
• Create container plans and ensure OTIF delivery.
• Monitor key stock metrics and drive efficiency.

Skills

Merchandising

Imports

Supply Chain

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Job description

Can you juggle purchase orders, stock levels and delivery dates like a pro, and keep everything running smoothly?

Are you ready to grow your career with a highly respected business that invests in you and your progression?

We’ve partnered with a hugely popular home textiles manufacturer based in Glossop. They’ve doubled in size in recent years and have exciting plans for the future – it’s a brilliant time to join them.

They’re looking for an Import Merchandiser to support the management of stock pipelines, supplier relationships and order books. You’ll be a vital link between the business, its suppliers and its retail customers, making sure products arrive on time and in full (OTIF) and aligned to agreed timelines.

What you’ll get

• Salary c£30k (DOE)
• Hybrid working + flexi-time
• Fun social & charity events
• Health cash plan
• Birthday off
• The chance to work with major UK retailers and international suppliers

About you

• Ideally, you’ll have experience of dealing directly with factories in the far east
• You’re skilled in merchandising, imports or supply chain (essential)
• Any knowledge of freight would be highly beneficial
• It goes without saying, you’re organised, calm under pressure and able to prioritise tasks
• A proactive problem solver and confident decision maker
• A strong, personable relationship builder with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working with accurate, data‑driven stock performance reports

About the role

• Handle day‑to‑day admin to keep the merchandising function running smoothly
• Manage and update the sales tracker and stay on top of the order book
• Raise and monitor purchase orders accurately and on time
• Track service levels and review fulfilment performance regularly
• Take part in critical path meetings and keep actions moving
• Manage the full stock pipeline including ERDs and key dates
• Create container plans and upload clear, accurate loading plans
• Work closely with suppliers to support strong OTIF delivery
• Monitor key stock metrics including Stock Days, Budgets, A‑Lines and Must‑Haves
• Drive efficiency to minimise delays and avoid unnecessary airfreight

About the company

• A business that’s doubled in recent years
• Supplier to the UK’s largest home textiles retailer
• Supportive, close-knit team with a collaborative approach
• Clear scope for personal and professional development
• A business that values your ideas and gives you room to grow

If you’re interested, call us on 0161 883 2126, or apply now