Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion
Posted 3 days 6 hours ago by Fashion & Retail Personnel
A leading fashion retailer is looking for an enthusiastic assistant merchandiser to join its dynamic merchandising team. This is an excellent opportunity for an existing assistant merchandiser or a strong merchandise assistant ready to take the next step within a fast-paced, multi-product retail environment.
The Role:Reporting into the Merchandiser, you'll play a key role in managing stock, analysing trading performance and supporting the delivery of profitable seasonal ranges. Working closely with buying, merchandising and wider cross-functional teams, you'll help drive sales, maximise margin and ensure stock is in the right place at the right time.
Key Responsibilities:- Supporting stock management, forecasting and WSSI updates
- Producing and analysing weekly trade reports and performance insights
- Managing allocations and monitoring deliveries
- Assisting with markdowns, promotions and seasonal planning
- Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Supporting key sign-off meetings with detailed analysis and recommendations
- Helping identify opportunities to maximise sales and profit performance across multiple product categories
- Previous merchandising experience within retail or fashion
- Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capability
- Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Commercially aware with a strong interest in fashion retail
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Experience supporting planning, forecasting and trading decisions would be advantageous
- Hybrid working pattern (3 days office, 2 days home)
- Flexible working environment
- Generous employee discount and benefits package
- Excellent career development opportunities within a well-established retail business
If you have previous experience in merchandising at senior MAA or assistant merchandiser level within a retail head office.