Description
The Role
We’re looking for a commercially aware, detail-driven Assistant Merchandiser to join our dynamic team. You’ll play a key role in supporting the planning and trading of your department, owning reporting, data analysis, and intake management while influencing commercial decisions with real impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step in Merchandising and grow in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
About Us
We’re a brand that blends creativity, data, and innovation to bring trend-led products to market with speed and impact. Our Merchandising team is at the heart of this - ensuring our collections are delivered on time, in the right volumes, and with commercial precision. We pride ourselves on collaboration, pace, and a strong team culture that values development and progression.
What You'll Be Doing
- Planning & Forecasting: Maintain and analyse WSSI and KPIs to support in forecasting and driving commercial actions. Track performance, monitor OTB, and contribute to monthly forecasts.
- Critical Path & Trading: Support the team in trading in-season and maintaining the category critical path. Use data, past trends, and competitor analysis to drive decisions and actions.
- Rebuy Management: Independently review product performance to identify rebuy opportunities, support intake strategy, and ensure availability of key and core lines.
- Stock & Intake: Proactively manage stock levels and intake, supporting accurate order placement, phasing, and seasonal planning. Monitor supplier delivery schedules and adapt intake strategies accordingly.
- Team Leadership: Support and guide junior team members, lead on MAA development, and deputise for the Junior Merchandiser/Merchandiser when needed.
- Reporting & Analysis: Deliver accurate weekly trade reports, line cards, and ad-hoc analysis to support business decisions. Own the accuracy of attribution and data management across the department.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working in a merchandising role, ideally within a fast-paced retail or fashion environment
- Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset and attention to detail
- Confident using WSSI and forecasting tools, with solid Excel and data manipulation abilities
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- A team player who enjoys mentoring others and sharing best practices
- Passionate about product, trends, and driving performance through smart decision-making
If that's you - click apply now!!!#LI-GS1
