Assistant Merchandiser

Job Description

Assistant Merchandiser Womenswear £27,000 - £30,000 + Hybrid Working Greater Manchester

This is an opportunity to join a well-established womenswear brand with nearly a decade of consistent growth and success.
Based in Manchester, the business has built a strong and stable presence across multiple channels operating its own retail stores, trading successfully online, and maintaining valued partnerships with major UK high street retailers. Known for trend-led collections delivered at pace, the brand combines commercial strength with creative energy.

Beyond product, they are equally committed to people. Careers are built here. Success is recognised and celebrated. Alongside delivering exceptional fashion, they prioritise wellbeing and foster an environment where individuals are supported to thrive long-term.

As the Assistant Merchandiser:
You will sit at the heart of stock and planning operations, ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time, and at the right price.
Supporting the Merchandising team, you will contribute to the development of strategic and profitable seasonal range plans while helping to manage stock across stores and key retail partners. This is a commercially critical role; analytical, fast-paced, and hands-on, with real influence over trading performance.

What You'll Do:

• Analyse category and product performance to make commercially sound recommendations that maximise profitability.
• Create and maintain area store plans, including store grading, allocations, and seasonal stock movement.
• Monitor weekly stock levels, taking proactive action to drive sales and reduce overstock risk.
• Manage the replenishment system, ensuring MDQs are accurately set up and updated throughout the season.
• Review sales data, sell-through, and range performance to inform adjustments to plans and blanket orders.
• Prepare detailed trade and forecasting reports to support strategic stock planning.
• Distribute weekly and monthly sales updates, maintaining a comprehensive data library to inform decision-making.
• Work closely with logistics and merchandising teams to resolve supply chain issues and protect stock availability.
• Build strong relationships with field operations to ensure effective execution of stock plans across stores.
• Deputise for the Merchandiser where required and contribute to wider team projects.

About you:

• Previous experience at MAA or AM level within a fashion environment.
• Highly analytical with excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of Power BI and Power Query would be an advantage.
• Able to prioritise workload and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

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