Import Merchandiser - Celebrity Athleisurewear brand
3 days ago
London
This celebrity athleisurewear brand combines a high-profile creative vision with commercial, trend-led product. Operating within a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, the brand delivers elevated athleisurewear across online channels, with a strong emphasis on quality, margin, and speed to market. The Import Merchandiser is responsible for managing the end-to-end critical path for imported product, ensuring stock is delivered on time, in full, and in line with margin, quality, and commercial targets. Working closely with Product Design & Development, Supply Chain, and overseas suppliers, the role supports profitable trading and strong stock availability across digital channels. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the critical path from order placement through to delivery for all imported ranges., • Ensure product is developed, costed, and delivered in line with agreed timelines and business expectations., • Act as the main point of contact for overseas suppliers and factories., • Track production progress and proactively resolve issues relating to delays, capacity, or quality., • Negotiate delivery dates and support cost price discussions where required., • Plan and manage intake schedules to ensure optimal stock flow and availability., • Work closely with Supply Chain and Freight partners to manage shipping, customs clearance, and final delivery., • Monitor stock levels, identifying risks of overstock or shortage and recommending appropriate actions., • Maintain accurate order information, including cost prices, margins, and delivery dates., • Support margin targets through cost control and by working cross-functionally to minimise air freight usage., • Assist with forecasting, sales analysis, and post-season reviews to inform future ranges., • Work closely with Management, Design, Supply Chain, and Finance teams., • Support problem-solving across the supply chain to protect trading performance., • Ensure all systems are kept up to date with accurate product and order data., • Previous experience as an Import Merchandiser, Merchandising Assistant, or Freight / Logistics Coordinator within a UK retail environment., • Strong understanding of critical path management for imported product., • Experience working with overseas suppliers and factories., • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail., • Commercial awareness with a solid understanding of margin and stock management., • Confident user of Excel and ERP systems. Requirements • Experience within fashion, lifestyle, or athleisurewear retail., • Knowledge of freight, shipping terms (Incoterms), and customs processes., • Experience working within a fast-paced or founder-led or celebrity-backed retail business., • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset., • Strong communication and relationship-building skills., • Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple deadlines What’s on Offer • Competitive salary, • Small, collaborative team environment, • London-based role, • Staff discount, • Hybrid working (where applicable), • Career development opportunities within a growing celebrity athleisurewear brand