Import Merchandiser

People Marketing's client, a well-established fashion business based in Manchester, working with leading high‑street retailers and global manufacturers, is looking for an organised, confident, proactive Import Merchandiser to join their in-house team.

You will manage the full critical path from initial order to delivery, ensuring products arrive on time and to the correct specifications. You’ll work closely with overseas suppliers, internal teams, and customers to keep everything running smoothly.

Import Merchandiser – Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full critical path process, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Liaise daily with international suppliers to track production, sampling, and shipment schedules.
• Build strong relationships with customers, providing regular updates and resolving any issues promptly.
• Review and approve samples, lab dips, artwork, and packaging.
• Monitor order progress, ensuring accuracy of product details, pricing, and delivery information.
• Work with internal teams, including design, sales, and logistics, to support smooth product flow.
• Maintain accurate data across internal systems and customer platforms.

Import Merchandiser – The Person:

• Experience in an import merchandising or product coordination role
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with suppliers and customers.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good understanding of the critical path process.
• Able to work independently and within a fast‑paced team.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with order management systems.

If this sounds of interest, please send over your CV

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