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
