THIS ROLE IS BASED IN OUR CHESTERFIELD OFFICE MONDAY - FRIDAY 9-5 NO HYBRID WORKING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.
Who we are:
Varley is a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman. Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife Lara and Ben Mead, we are an international, family-run business headquartered between London, Los Angeles, and New York. We offer year-round collections, including knitwear, outerwear, and everyday staples, complemented by active pieces to create an elevated wardrobe for how you live and move. We are defined by the women who wear Varley and exist to instil quiet confidence through connections that enhance everything they already are. As women’s lives evolve, so do we.
Key Responsibilities
• Daily supplier liaison, managing the coordination of inbound shipments into US, UK, and EU warehouses directly from factories across Asia and Europe.
• Identify consolidation opportunities across factories and regions to secure optimal freight rates and maintain strong carrier service levels.
• Monitor all active shipments, ensuring accurate and timely system updates on delivery status and shipping information.
• Communicate delays or discrepancies promptly to relevant internal teams to support proactive issue resolution.
• Manage and review freight forwarder costings, ensuring competitive rates and accurate invoicing.
• Provide routing, leadtime, and transit data to support financial planning and forecasting schedules.
• Support merchandising teams with origin duties, import requirements, and product classification guidance for US, UK, and EU markets.
• Managing changes and amendments on PO’s, quantity changes, price updates or delivery shift in the NetSuite ERP. Ensuring all amendments are logged, approved and communicated to suppliers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Operations (US/UK/EU), Ecommerce, and Sales to ensure customer delivery windows are consistently achieved.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and adhoc reports for operational and commercial use.
• Drive bestpractice improvements across intake planning and shipment processes.
• Report directly to the Senior Merchandiser.
Key Skills and Experience
• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Knowledge regarding international shipping documents and imports is essential.
• Highly organised, numerical, and analytical with attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.
• Full time role based at our Chesterfield Office within the merchandising team.
Benefits
• Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
• Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
• Access to Bupa Health cover after 2 years.