I need an experienced merchandiser who knows the clothing sector inside-out to take over two key areas of my operation: keeping inventory numbers accurate at all times and acting as a reliable bridge between my brand and our manufacturers. Day-to-day you will reconcile stock levels, flag slow-moving SKUs before they become a problem, create purchase orders, and maintain the master sheet so I always have a live view of what is on hand, in transit, and on order. At the same time, you’ll be the first point of contact for each supplier, following up on lead times, negotiating small tweaks to minimums or payment terms, and generally nurturing a stronger, more responsive partnership. Our entire stack sits in Excel/Google Sheets for now, so you should be comfortable building clear dashboards and introducing any formulas or add-ons that help us spot discrepancies quickly. If you have worked with apparel ERP modules (e.g., Cin7, DEAR, TradeGecko) let me know—migrating into one of those platforms is on the horizon and your insight would be a bonus. Deliverables I expect: • A cleaned-up, fully reconciled inventory file for all SKUs (initial hand-off) • A simple supplier status report that highlights open POs, production stages, and any risks • Ongoing weekly updates sent every Friday before close of business Your success will be measured by zero stock-out surprises and noticeably smoother communication with each factory within the first month. If that sounds like a routine you’ve already mastered, I’d like to hear how you’d tackle it here.