Assistant Merchandiser

Quest Search and Selection Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail business in the UK is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to manage stock levels, oversee stock movements, and support promotional planning. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in merchandising. This role involves building relationships with suppliers and contributing to training within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising processes.
• Strong analytical skills for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage line performance and stock levels.
• Oversee stock movements into and out of the warehouse.
• Recommend and document promotional activities.
• Prepare reports and analyses for product signoffs.
• Complete and obtain authorisation for Open to Buy documentation.
• Support planning of sales and stocks.
• Build relationships with suppliers and participate in meetings.
• Supervise workloads and contribute to training of Allocator.

Job description

The role of Assistant Merchandiser, you will work closely with a Merchandiser within this accessories & gifting business.

You will develop stock packages for new store and concept openings, monitor their performance, and assist management by producing WSSI and OTB reports.

Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner a global £billion retail business with stores in UK, Europe & USA. This business is involved with the planning, controlling and monitoring of the purchase, intake and distribution of merchandise to help maximise sales and profitability.

Duties & Responsibilities for this Assistant Merchandiser -

• Review and manage line performance, stock levels, and ordering processes.
• Oversee stock movements into and out of the warehouse.
• Recommend and document promotional activities, ensuring alignment with departmental budgets.
• Prepare reports and analyses to support product signoffs, business reviews, and ad hoc requests.
• Accurately complete and obtain authorisation for Open to Buy documentation.
• Support the planning of sales, discounts, and stock to achieve required levels.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and participate in supplier meetings as needed.
• Supervise workloads and contribute to the training and development of Allocator.

To be successful in this Assistant Merch...