Import Merchandiser

  • Cream Soda Recruitment
  • City, Manchester
  • Jan 22, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for an Import Merchandiser to join a well-established company selling to UK and International customers. Specialising in the design, manufacture and import of Mens and Ladies apparel for retailers, e-commerce and independently owned stores. The role is very hands on looking after the full product lifecycle and managing the critical path.

The Role:

Working with large retail customers on contract orders for mens and ladies fashion.

Raise, manage and track purchase orders.

Create and manage the Critical Path to ensure agreed delivery dates are maintained.

Critical Path meetings with factories and customers weekly

Liaising with suppliers and buyers on a daily basis, ensuring samples, lab dips etc. are received, sent and approved according to CP.

Advising and approving all labelling / packaging information

Provide approval comments on all components.

Advising factory of customer requirements for packaging, packing, testing etc. and ensuring these are followed

Liaise with technical department to prioritise sample approvals

Attend fit meetings with technical and design department

Highlight any problems or delays efficiently

Check and approve shipment bookings and documents

Essential Skills Required:

MUST have 2 years experience in a similar role.

Experience working with large retailers preferred

MUST have managed the critical path.

Competent user of Microsoft Office, in particular Outlook and Excel.

Excellent communication, organisational skills.

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday