Wholesale Merchandiser

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Wholesale Merchandiser in Leeds to manage stock levels, coordinate orders, and ensure smooth flow of goods to retail partners. You will build strong supplier relationships, monitor margins, and coordinate testing and audits as part of the product team.

The role involves overseeing stock, purchasing, and international shipments, with a focus on achieving efficient distribution and timely deliveries to retailers and ecommerce channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in wholesale or retail merchandising.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive approach to meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor UK stock levels and coordinate orders with suppliers.
• Create and manage purchase orders with UK and overseas suppliers from placement to delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and payment terms to achieve strong commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate international shipments and manage logistics and freight options.
• Maintain accurate product data, pricing, and stock information.
• Resolve production, quality or delivery issues with suppliers.

Skills

Wholesale merchandising

Stock management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Job description

As a Wholesale Merchandiser in the transport and distribution industry, you'll play a key role in managing stock levels, coordinating orders, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods to retail partners. Your day-to-day work will help streamline operations and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Client Details

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.

Description

Stock & Purchasing Management

• Monitor UK and US stock levels, sales performance and stock cover, recommending repeat orders and warehouse transfers.
• Complete regular order reviews, increasing monitoring during peak trading periods.
• 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.

Profile

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.

Job 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.