Import Merchandiser

An established and growing apparel supplier is seeking an Import Merchandiser to join their team. The business designs, manufactures and imports menswear and womenswear for a broad customer base across the UK and international markets, supplying retailers, e-commerce platforms and independent stores.

This is a hands‑on role with responsibility for managing the full product lifecycle, from order placement through to final shipment, ensuring delivery deadlines and customer requirements are consistently met.

• Managing contract orders for menswear and womenswear accounts
• Raising, maintaining and tracking purchase orders
• Creating and overseeing the critical path to ensure on-time delivery
• Leading weekly critical path meetings with factories and customers
• Liaising daily with suppliers and buyers to ensure samples, lab dips and submissions are received and approved in line with agreed timelines
• Reviewing and approving labelling and packaging details in line with customer requirements
• Providing clear approval comments on garments and components
• Communicating customer packing, testing and compliance requirements to factories and ensuring adherence
• Working closely with the technical team to prioritise and progress sample approvals
• Attending fit meetings alongside technical and design teams
• Proactively identifying and resolving any delays or production issues
• Reviewing and approving shipment bookings and associated documentation

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar import merchandising role
• Experience working with high-volume retail accounts preferred
• Proven experience managing and maintaining a critical path
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment