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Junior Wholesale Merchandiser

Contract Type: Full Time
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £25000 - £28000 per annum
REF: 5301_1746700442
Contact Email: joanna@trprecruitment.com

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has become available to join a leading ladieswear supplier working with major high street retailers. Specialising in Soft Separates, Tailoring, and Outerwear, the company has strong offshore production links, particularly in Bangladesh. This is a great role for someone looking to build their career in wholesale fashion merchandising and gain valuable experience working across both UK customers and international factories.

As a Junior Wholesale Merchandiser, you'll support the Designers & Account Managers to help manage the critical path and ensure smooth communication between customers, the sourcing office, and factories.

Main Responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in managing the critical path to ensure key deadlines are met from order to delivery

  • Communicate daily with offshore sourcing offices, mills, and factories to track orders and gather updates

  • Support with order placements, sample tracking, and follow-ups on lab dips and approvals

  • Help maintain accurate records using internal systems and critical path software

  • Liaise with Account Managers to ensure customer requirements are met and timelines are realistic

  • Input and update data related to orders, delivery timelines, and production statuses

  • Prepare basic cost sheets and assist in monitoring shipments

  • Help produce weekly reports and liaise with internal departments to support smooth workflow

  • Attend internal and customer meetings as required, providing updates and taking notes

Person Specification:

  • 1-2 years' experience in a similar production or merchandising support role (placement year or internship experience considered)

  • Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail

  • Confident communicator with a positive, can-do attitude

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment

  • Good Excel and IT skills; training on internal systems will be provided