Merchandiser

Our clients are a successful - well respected leading supplier of childrenswear and sportswear clothing . We are seeking a strong & assertive Merchandiser to support our buying team in delivering outstanding levels of stock availability and service.

**Please only apply if you live & work in the UK with full RTW & have transport as this role requires to travel to other site location ** ( willing to look at candidates around west midlands region so they can be based in the Northamptonshire offices with 1 day in Nottinghamshire)

This amazing business was founded in 2004 with a simple mission: To transform this specific market with a new approach to product, service and channel.

They are an online only business, creating bespoke product ranges and have delivered 24 years of consistent, profitable growth

Supplying over 300 customers in the UK and are successfully expanding our business into Australia and New Zealand.

They source most of their product directly from factories in Indonesia and Sri Lanka and have delivered industry leading standards of customer satisfaction through ultra-high levels of availability and product consistency. The market is challenging & this requires an innovative, data driven approach to stock management and merchandise planning.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading their Sportswear merchandising managing the end-to-end critical path from order placement through to customer delivery.

Working closely with Buying, Operations, and Customer Services teams, you will ensure production schedules are maintained, delivery commitments are achieved, freight costs are optimised and service levels remain industry leading.

The successful candidate will combine strong commercial awareness with exceptional planning and organisational skills, balancing delivery deadlines, inventory investment and freight costs to achieve agreed OTIF and customer service targets.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage their Sportswear merchandising area and 1 Assistant Merchandiser.

· Placing purchase orders and maintaining delivery updates within their internal system.

· Attend weekly production meetings and update the business on any potential delivery issues.

· Maintain good working relationships with their suppliers and freight companies.

· Own and manage production schedules for both the UK critical paths and Internationally.

· Ensure you meet stock availability targets particularly during peak periods.

· Manage inbound freight planning and execution.

· Balance cost, speed and service requirements when selecting freight methods.

Essential

· Significant supply or retail merchandising experience.

· Strong understanding of supply chain management, production planning and inventory control.

· Experience with managing and developing junior members of the team.

· Strong analytical and commercial skills.

· Advanced Excel knowledge.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

· Experience within Garment / clothing / textile industry

· Knowledge of international sourcing and freight management.

Why Join them ?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the most innovative business across this sector . You will lead a talented merchandising department , managing 1 assistant , influence critical operational decisions, and help ensure that our customers receive their uniforms on time, every time.

Interested ? Don't miss this - send your updated CV to us today