Wholesale Merchandiser

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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