North West region ( South Manchester )
Salary approx £30k
Office based with 1 day hybrid
We are an established and growing fashion supplier based in Manchester, working with high street retailers, supermarkets, and e-commerce brands across the UK. With a dynamic and collaborative team culture, we focus on delivering trend-led, commercial fashion products across multiple categories within womenswear market.
We are looking for an Import Merchandiser to manage the critical path from order placement through to delivery. You’ll work closely with our design, production, and sales teams, as well as offshore factories and logistics providers. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with fashion suppliers and will be confident managing multiple orders across various product categories.
Manage the full import merchandising process from order confirmation to delivery.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers overseas (mainly in the Far East, Turkey, India, etc.).
Monitor and maintain the critical path, ensuring key deadlines are met.
Liaise with internal teams (design, sales, technical) and external stakeholders (retail buyers, freight forwarders).
Monitor production progress and ensure all shipments are delivered on time and in full.
Coordinate lab dips, strike-offs, fabric approvals, trims, and bulk production approvals.
Resolve any issues with delivery schedules, product quality, or documentation in a timely and professional manner.
Manage shipping documentation including invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
Attend customer meetings and update clients on order status and delivery schedules.