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JUNIOR IMPORT MERCHANDISER
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Wilmslow
16/07/2026
NJR16853
Competitive
16/07/2026
NJR16853
Competitive
DESCRIPTION
Our client is a leading homewares company, supplying UK retailers. They now have an excellent opportunity for a Junior Import Merchandiser to join the hugely successful team based in South Manchester.
Where does this role fit in?
Support our Buying team with a range of administration tasks.
PO management - raising purchase orders on Sage 200 (daily) and placing orders with suppliers.
Setting up product codes on Sage 200.
Co-ordinating with freight forwarders, shipping lines and customs brokers
Managing & approving shipment bookings
Booking goods in with the warehouse
Requesting LCs with Accounts and emailing over to supplier.
Co-ordinating invoices and packing lists for approval
Chasing suppliers on deliveries and keeping relevant departments updated.
Updating shipping schedule.
Processing shipping documents.
Monitoring critical path and creating reports.
National Account Manager and Merchandisers order book weekly update - updating and highlighting any delays with reasons/appropriate comments.
What will you need?
Previous administration experience.
Strong IT skills especially in Excel.
Numerate and high levels of concentration to evaluate large amounts of data.
Excellent organisation skills - you\'ll be organized in your approach which will enable you to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
Experience in Sage 200 desirable.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work to strict deadlines to meet customer requirements.
Flexible approach to work as a team player with ability to co-ordinate between functions and to undertake any relevant task efficiently, on own initiative.
Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16853
Where does this role fit in?
Support our Buying team with a range of administration tasks.
PO management - raising purchase orders on Sage 200 (daily) and placing orders with suppliers.
Setting up product codes on Sage 200.
Co-ordinating with freight forwarders, shipping lines and customs brokers
Managing & approving shipment bookings
Booking goods in with the warehouse
Requesting LCs with Accounts and emailing over to supplier.
Co-ordinating invoices and packing lists for approval
Chasing suppliers on deliveries and keeping relevant departments updated.
Updating shipping schedule.
Processing shipping documents.
Monitoring critical path and creating reports.
National Account Manager and Merchandisers order book weekly update - updating and highlighting any delays with reasons/appropriate comments.
What will you need?
Previous administration experience.
Strong IT skills especially in Excel.
Numerate and high levels of concentration to evaluate large amounts of data.
Excellent organisation skills - you\'ll be organized in your approach which will enable you to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
Experience in Sage 200 desirable.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work to strict deadlines to meet customer requirements.
Flexible approach to work as a team player with ability to co-ordinate between functions and to undertake any relevant task efficiently, on own initiative.
Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16853
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