Import Merchandiser
Cheshire
Our client is the UK's leading supplier of children's, ladies, and men's licensed character and non-licensed nightwear, daywear, and swimwear. Their extensive retail supply chain includes top high street stores, supermarkets and online retailers. They collaborate with overseas factories located in Turkey, China, India, and Bangladesh.
We are seeking an experienced Import Merchandiser to join their dynamic head office team based in Altrincham, Cheshire. This role is integral in overseeing the flow of merchandising orders from initial artwork to bulk production and final approval.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the merchandising process from artwork stage to bulk production.
- Collaborate with Design & Sales Teams during the initial stages of Cad designs.
- Focus on buying samples and work closely with retail buyers for submissions and approvals.
- Send design artwork packs to overseas factories.
- Contact factories and verify all styling and product details.
- Ensure accuracy of retail purchase orders before processing.
- Receive pre-production samples and manage submissions with buyers and licensors.
- Check print positions and templates for compliance.
- Maintain internal and retail critical paths, ensuring timely order delivery.
- Address any shipment delays professionally with both factories and customers.
- Utilize internal product development systems, production schedules, and licensor approval platforms.
About You:
- Experience in a Merchandiser role, preferably in Baby/Kidswear.
- A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
- Confident verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-organized, flexible, with strong analytical and administrative abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Full driving license is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word, and Excel.