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MERCHANDISER – IMPORT & RETAIL EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL
FIXED TERM CONTRACT WITH A VIEW TO GOING PERMANENT
Are you an experienced Merchandiser looking to join a well-established, growing business that supplies to some of the UK’s biggest high street retailers?
Our client, a respected name in their industry, is expanding their team and seeking a proactive and organised Merchandiser to support their busy operations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your experience with import processes and retailer relationships will be highly valued.
What’s On Offer:
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Competitive Salary: £29,000 – £30,000 (DOE)
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Great Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday hours with early Friday finish
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Benefits: Generous benefits package
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll take ownership of the full critical path from purchase order to customer delivery, ensuring smooth and efficient coordination between internal teams, suppliers and retail clients.
Key Responsibilities:
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Placing and managing sales and purchase orders
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Communicating with customers to confirm and update delivery schedules
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Liaising with overseas suppliers on approvals and shipment timelines
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Coordinating with internal departments (technical, design, shipping, etc.)
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Tracking product approvals, including any licensing requirements
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Managing packaging and labelling in line with customer expectations
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Supporting the Merchandising Manager with projects and reporting
What You’ll Bring:
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Proven experience in import merchandising, ideally within a supplier environment
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Experience working with UK high street retailers is essential
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Strong Excel and system skills; confident handling data and updating spreadsheets
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
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A proactive mindset with a hands-on, flexible approach
Whether you’re looking for your next step or a fresh challenge in a thriving company that values its people—this could be the opportunity for you.
JS Recruitment UK Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. As soon as a decision has been reached, we will contact shortlisted applicants. If you are shortlisted, JS Recruitment UK Ltd will collect your personal data (which may include sensitive personal data). JS Recruitment UK Ltd will process your personal data for the purposes of providing you with work-finding services and/or information relating to roles relevant to you. We will only use your personal data in accordance with the terms included in the privacy notice which can be viewed on our website.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to notify unsuccessful applicants.
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JS Recruitment is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
