Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant Merchandiser We're looking for an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join an established and exciting fashion brand based in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their merchandising career within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. Working closely with the Merchandiser and Buying teams, you'll play a key role in planning, trading and optimising product performance across your department. Key Responsibilities • Support the Merchandiser in planning and trading your product area to achieve sales, profit and stock targets. • Produce and analyse weekly trading reports, identifying risks and opportunities. • Monitor sales performance, stock levels and intake to ensure optimum availability. • Manage purchase orders, deliveries and supplier critical paths. • Reforecast sales, stock and intake based on current trading performance. • Work closely with Buying to build balanced and commercially successful product ranges. • Recommend markdowns, promotions and stock management actions. • Liaise with suppliers, warehouses and internal teams to resolve stock and delivery issues. • Support seasonal planning, budgeting and range reviews. • Provide guidance and support to Merchandise Assistants where appropriate. About You • Previous experience in an Assistant Merchandiser role within a fashion retail business required. • Strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for fashion and retail. • Highly analytical with excellent numerical skills and attention to detail. • Confident using Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis functions. • Able to prioritise workload and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. • Proactive, organised and solutions-focused with the confidence to challenge where appropriate. • A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a desire to continue developing your merchandising career. BH36723