Production Merchandiser

People Marketing are seeking an experienced, motivated, fashion-focused Production Merchandiser to join a small, dynamic team at an established supplier of branded and private-label apparel to leading UK high street retailers, major online accounts and independent stores.

As part of the team in Manfield, the Production Merchandiser will support the Sales & Development team, taking on responsibility for managing product critical paths, purchasing, stock control, supplier relationships and customer liaison, ensuring orders are delivered accurately and on time.

Production Merchandiser - Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for branded and private-label stock purchasing.
• Manage stock orders with suppliers and customers.
• Oversee product critical paths, ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Monitor stock levels, product availability and deliveries, maintaining accurate records and maximising service levels.
• Build strong customer relationships through regular communication, order updates and efficient query resolution.
• Coordinate logistics, freight bookings, shipping documentation and customs paperwork.
• Manage packaging purchases, stock levels, product codes and brand barcodes.
• Maintain accurate information across SAGE and customer systems.
• Prepare weekly stock availability, out-of-stock, delivery and order status reports for customers and internal teams.
• Liaise with suppliers, factories, warehouses, freight forwarders and key accounts to ensure the smooth running of the supply chain.

Production Merchandiser – Skills & Experience:

• Proactive, organised and commercially minded individual.
• Experience in production merchandising, production planning or sales liaison.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a professional telephone manner.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in stock management and sales reporting.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Competent in Excel analysis methods, including pivot tables.
• Knowledge of SAGE SOP and EDI order processing is a plus.
• Experience with concession and /or D2C management is a plus.
• Experience supporting major retailers such as John Lewis, Frasers, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Amazon or ASOS is a plus.