Merchandising & Vendor Coordinator for Squadron 42 Launch

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Merchandising Coordinator to be the operational hub for all merchandise, with a focus on Squadron 42 launch. You will manage vendor relationships end-to-end, from briefs and sampling through fulfilment and delivery to ensure high-quality products that reflect the CIG brand.

You will coordinate development timelines, review samples with internal teams for approvals and quality, track orders and inventory, and support launch campaigns with marketing

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating merchandising programs and vendor relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple product categories with accuracy and quality.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience tracking orders and timelines across suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships end-to-end: briefs, sampling, approvals, delivery.
• Coordinate product development timelines for launch-aligned delivery.
• Review samples with stakeholders for approvals, quality, and brand compliance.
• Track orders, shipments and inventory; flag timeline risks early.
• Support merchandise launches tied to Squadron 42 milestones.
• Maintain vendor contracts, pricing and product specifications.
• Collaborate with marketing, creative and community teams on campaigns.

Skills

Vendor management

Merchandising

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Merchandising Coordinator to be the operational hub for all merchandise, with a focus on Squadron 42 launch. You will manage vendor relationships end-to-end, from briefs and sampling through fulfilment and delivery to ensure high-quality products that reflect the CIG brand.

You will coordinate development timelines, review samples with internal teams for approvals and quality, track orders and inventory, and support launch campaigns with marketing