Are you currently working in a merchandising, forecasting, or a retail E-commerce planning role?
Do you enjoy analysing sales and stock data to drive commercial performance?

Our client is a fast-growing, global retail business seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join their merchandising team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior merchandisers and cross-functional teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time and in the right quantities, maximising sales and profitability across multiple channels.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a fast-paced E-commerce environment and a strong commercial mindset, with a passion for both wholesale and online retailing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Merchandiser and senior team to drive sales, profit, and stock efficiency.
• Plan and forecast sales and stock levels to achieve seasonal sales targets.
• Monitor department performance and identify opportunities and potential risks.
• Oversee stock levels and performance by retail channel.
• Prepare and contribute to weekly, monthly, and seasonal trade meetings.
• Make recommendations for promotions and markdowns.
• Work closely with Design, Marketing, E-commerce, and Purchasing teams to support range planning.
• Analyse performance data, including best sellers, slow sellers, and stock shortages.
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting process enhancements and IT system improvements.
• Coach and support junior members of the merchandising team.
• Carry out any other reasonable ad hoc duties.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role as an Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandising Assistant, within an office environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong Excel skills (essential) and experience with Oracle-based retail systems (desirable).
• Experience planning weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales and stock.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and keen to contribute ideas.
• Passion for wholesale and online retail.

Additional Information:

• Full-time, Monday Friday
• Hybrid Working, 3days in the office, 2days WFH
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount
• Career development and progression opportunities

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at (phone number removed). Alternatively, connect with me on LinkedIn via the following link: (url removed)/