Import Merchandiser - Celebrity Athleisurewear brand

This celebrity athleisurewear brand combines a high-profile creative vision with commercial, trend-led product. Operating within a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, the brand delivers elevated athleisurewear across online channels, with a strong emphasis on quality, margin, and speed to market.

The Import Merchandiser is responsible for managing the end-to-end critical path for imported product, ensuring stock is delivered on time, in full, and in line with margin, quality, and commercial targets. Working closely with Product Design & Development, Supply Chain, and overseas suppliers, the role supports profitable trading and strong stock availability across digital channels.

• Manage the critical path from order placement through to delivery for all imported ranges.
• Ensure product is developed, costed, and delivered in line with agreed timelines and business expectations.
• Act as the main point of contact for overseas suppliers and factories.
• Track production progress and proactively resolve issues relating to delays, capacity, or quality.
• Negotiate delivery dates and support cost price discussions where required.
• Plan and manage intake schedules to ensure optimal stock flow and availability.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Freight partners to manage shipping, customs clearance, and final delivery.
• Monitor stock levels, identifying risks of overstock or shortage and recommending appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate order information, including cost prices, margins, and delivery dates.
• Support margin targets through cost control and by working cross-functionally to minimise air freight usage.
• Assist with forecasting, sales analysis, and post-season reviews to inform future ranges.
• Work closely with Management, Design, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
• Support problem-solving across the supply chain to protect trading performance.
• Ensure all systems are kept up to date with accurate product and order data.
• Previous experience as an Import Merchandiser, Merchandising Assistant, or Freight / Logistics Coordinator within a UK retail environment.
• Strong understanding of critical path management for imported product.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers and factories.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of margin and stock management.
• Confident user of Excel and ERP systems.

• Experience with in fashion, lifestyle, or athleisurewear retail.
• Knowledge of freight, shipping terms (Incoterms), and customs processes.
• Experience working within a fast-paced or founder-led or celebrity-backed retail business.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple deadlines

• Small, collaborative team environment
• London-based role
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Career development opportunities within a growing celebrity athleisurewear brand