Full job description

Junior Import Merchandiser
**Would suit a Junior Import Merchandiser or Shipping Administrator!**
Home Textiles Supplier
Location: Wilmslow - HYBRID WORKING


Excellent career progression opportunities


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