As a Wholesale Merchandiser in the transport and distribution industry, you’ll play a key role in managing stock levels, coordinating orders, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods to retail partners. Your day-to-day work will help streamline operations and maintain strong relationships with clients.
Client Details
A fantastic opportunity for a Wholesale Merchandiser to join a leading product led variety business in the Leeds / Pugsley area. The business sells direct to consumers as well as to large Ecommerce & high street retailers. Due to growth the business is seeking someone to join their Product team.
Description
Stock & Purchasing Management
- Monitor UK and US stock levels, sales performance and stock cover, recommending repeat orders and warehouse transfers.
- Complete regular order reviews, increasing monitoring during peak trading periods.
- Monitor product margins and landed costs as supplier, freight and duty costs change.
- Review product performance and support decisions around reordering and discontinued lines.
- Maintain accurate product, pricing, costing, barcode and stock information.
- Create and manage purchase orders with UK and overseas suppliers from placement through to delivery.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs and following production lead times to achieve strong commercial outcomes.
- Coordinate product testing, factory audits and supplier QC reports.
- Build strong supplier relationships and proactively resolve production, quality or delivery issues.
Imports & Logistics
- Manage international shipments and warehouse transfers from booking through to final delivery.
- Obtain and compare freight quotations for LCL, spot and transfer shipments.
- Coordinate combined shipments to maximise container space and shipping efficiency.
- Collate and check commercial invoices, packing lists and shipping documentation.
- Monitor shipments, manage delays and coordinate deliveries with freight forwarders.
- Check final customs documentation, duties and associated import costs.
Profile
A successful Wholesale Merchandiser should have:
- Experience in wholesale or retail merchandising.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- An understanding of stock management and distribution processes.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A proactive approach to handling challenges and meeting deadlines.
Job Offer
Salary of £35,000 to £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
Christmas shut down as part of the holiday benefits.
Permanent position within the retail department.
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