Import Merchandiser

Job Description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am-4:30pmContract: PermanentSalary: £23,000 - £26,000 per annum depending on experienceLocation: BirminghamOur client, SpecialKids.Company, offer a range of adaptive clothing and accessories designed for children with special needs. They are passionate about creating sensory clothing and accessories to enhance childrens social skills by addressing their uniqueneeds without sacrificing style or self-expression.SpecialKids.Company are looking for an experienced Import Merchandiser to manage their in-house and reseller brands, monitoring the critical paths. The Import Merchandiser will ensure the right product arrives on time, with the correct quantity and price.Key duties and responsibilities of Import Merchandiser:

• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to negotiate prices, economic order quantities and timescales, as well as to raise purchase orders, monitor production status and maintain stock levels of finished goods
• Research and review current gross profits of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) and advise management on optimal market price to maximise profit margins
• Analyse sales figures and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges and stock for both home and reseller brands
• Provide regular reports on sales, stock movement and stock value
• Forecast and plan stock movements between warehouses and maintain & update internal stock systems
• Manage the critical path and co-ordinate the sample process with the manufacturers in the Far East and ensure orders are delivered on schedule
• Optimise available stock in line with sales performance to improve company profitability and maximise product availability
• Ensure invoices are matched to specifications on Purchase Orders and are approved, reconciled and processed against delivery notes in an agreed timeframe
• Ensure all stock items comply with any applicable international standards
• Liaise with factories, manufacturers and freight forwarders to arrange freight booking handovers from manufacturers, manage freight procedures of all ex-works freight, and apply special customs procedures
• Ensure HS codes meet import/export guidelines
• Collaborate with manufacturers to develop, follow-up, Quality Control and approve pre-production and shipment samples
• Approve branding packaging, labels and documentation.

Person specification:

• Experience working in merchandising is essential
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated use of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel
• Analytical with good attention to detail
• Able to produce, analyse and interpret report data
• Good negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Knowledge of the latest merchandising trends and best practices
• Use of a CRM, Inventory Management System and task manager tools is advantageous
• A Bachelors Degree in Marketing or a related field is desired but not essential.

What SpecialKids.Company offers in return:

• Relaxed culture
• No strict dress code
• Free onsite parking
• Free training and support.

If this sounds like your next opportunity, apply today with your CV and a covering letter.

Keyskills :
AnalyticalMerchandisingNegotiationDecision-makingAnalyse and interpret report data