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Import Merchandiser - Established Fashion Supplier

Listing ID: 1693372

Import Merchandiser - Established Fashion Supplier

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: People Marketing
Location: Manchester, North West, UK
Hours: Full Time
Reference Number: 13480MM
Salary / Wage: £28,000 – £32,000
Twitter Handle: People Marketing
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 month 3 days
About: People Marketing Fashion Recruitment (est. 1989) is a boutique recruitment agency specialising in the fashion & lifestyle industry. We recruit for a diverse range of vacancies in the UK and internationally, including jobs in design, technical, quality, sourcing, production, sales, buying & merchandising and ecommerce.

The majority of our consultants have first-hand industry experience, and our team are passionate and knowledgeable about the industry and the individuals who work in it. We have an extensive network of candidates built up over the last 25 years. We have an impressive client list of retailers, brands and suppliers within fashion & textiles. We are proud of our reputation for providing a high quality personalised service, and for placing the right candidates in successful long term career opportunities. Our business continues to grow through recommendations from candidates and clients.

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

The Import Merchandiser 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 in 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 with Excel and comfortable working with order management systems.

Application

If this sounds of interest, please send over your CV.

We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.


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