Junior Import Merchandiser

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