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
- Paid Volunteer Days
- 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
- Detail‑focused, process‑driven and great at multitasking
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