Assistant Merchandiser

SUCCESS TALENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT in South West London is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join a premium fashion brand. You will collaborate with the Buying team to manage the product range, aiming to maximize profits and minimize markdowns.

The role emphasizes a proactive, action-oriented approach with a focus on delivering results. You will forecast sales and inventory for the upcoming season and contribute to commercial strategies.

Qualifications

• Updating the category WSSIS to analyse sales figures and stock levels, providing recommendations.
• Assisting the Merchandiser for the upcoming season by attending and presenting to the Senior team.
• Managing the department's OTB using the WSSI, overseeing sales, intake, carryover, stock movement and markdowns.
• Coordinating with suppliers regarding deliveries and negotiating repeat pricing.
• Aiding in-season analysis to optimize sales and identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Updating the category WSSIS to analyse sales figures and stock levels, providing the Merchandiser with recommendations for commercial strategies.
• Assisting the Merchandiser in preparing for the upcoming season by attending and presenting to the Senior team, as well as compiling lessons learned and foundational elements for future seasons.
• Managing the department's OTB using the WSSI, including oversight of sales, intake, carryover, stock movement, and markdowns.
• Coordinating with suppliers regarding deliveries and negotiating repeat pricing while identifying potential commercial repeats during the season.
• Aiding the Merchandiser with in-season analysis to optimize sales, managing risks, re-forecasting categories, and identifying growth opportunities within the business.

Job description

Assistant Merchandiser

South West London

Up to £32,000

Permanent

We are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join a premium fashion brand. You will collaborate with the Buying team to effectively manage the product range, aiming to maximize profits and minimize markdowns. This role requires a proactive approach with a strong emphasis on action and delivery. As an Assistant Merchandiser, your primary responsibilities will include managing core line cards and forecasting sales and inventory for the upcoming season.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Updating the category WSSIS to analyse sales figures and stock levels, providing the Merchandiser with recommendations for commercial strategies.
• Assisting the Merchandiser in preparing for the upcoming season by attending and presenting to the Senior team, as well as compiling lessons learned and foundational elements for future seasons.
• Managing the department's OTB using the WSSI, including oversight of sales, intake, carryover, stock movement, and markdowns.
• Coordinating with suppliers regarding deliveries and negotiating repeat pricing while identifying potential commercial repeats during the season.
• Aiding the Merchandiser with in-season analysis to optimize sales, managing risks, re-forecasting categories, and identifying growth opportunities within the business.

Success Talent Diversity & Inclusion statement

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who may have disabilities.

We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.