Wholesale Merchandiser

Page Personnel; Ledston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas shutdown

Permanent role in retail department

Job summary

Page Personnel is seeking a Wholesale Merchandiser for a Leeds-area role within a leading product-led business. You will oversee stock levels, purchasing and supplier relationships to ensure strong commercial performance across UK and international channels.

You will manage international shipments, negotiate terms, and build supplier relationships while monitoring margins and costs. A proactive communicator with strong organisational skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in wholesale or retail merchandising.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of stock management and distribution processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive approach to handling challenges and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Stock & Purchasing Management: Monitor UK and US stock levels, sales performance and stock cover; create and manage purchase orders; negotiate pricing and MOQs; coordinate testing and supplier QC.
• Imports & Logistics: Manage international shipments and warehouse transfers; obtain freight quotations; coordinate shipments and check documentation; manage delays and duties.

Skills

Wholesale merchandising

Stock management

Supplier relationship management

Logistics coordination

Negotiation

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Wholesale Merchandiser to join a leading product led variety business in the Leeds / Pugsley area. The business sells direct to consumers as well as to large Ecommerce & high street retailers. Due to growth the business is seeking someone to join their Product team.

Job Description

Stock & Purchasing Management

• Monitor UK and US stock levels, sales performance and stock cover, recommending repeat orders and warehouse transfers.
• Monitor product margins and landed costs as supplier, freight and duty costs change.
• Review product performance and support decisions around reordering and discontinued lines.
• Maintain accurate product, pricing, costing, barcode and stock information.
• Create and manage purchase orders with UK and overseas suppliers from placement through to delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs and following production lead times to achieve strong commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate product testing, factory audits and supplier QC reports.
• Build strong supplier relationships and proactively resolve production, quality or delivery issues.

Imports & Logistics

• Manage international shipments and warehouse transfers from booking through to final delivery.
• Obtain and compare freight quotations for LCL, spot and transfer shipments.
• Coordinate combined shipments to maximise container space and shipping efficiency.
• Collate and check commercial invoices, packing lists and shipping documentation.
• Monitor shipments, manage delays and coordinate deliveries with freight forwarders.
• Check final customs documentation, duties and associated import costs.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Wholesale Merchandiser should have:

• Experience in wholesale or retail merchandising.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of stock management and distribution processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive approach to handling challenges and meeting deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £35,000 to £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Christmas shut down as part of the holiday benefits.
• Permanent position within the retail department.