Assistant Merchandiser

Ben Sherman; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben Sherman is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support Off-Price Wholesale Merchandising in Leeds. The role focuses on admin of customer accounts, stock reporting, and ensuring timely deliveries within a fast-paced fashion wholesale environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel to manage data and orders, while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous merch admin / assistant level experience, ideally within fashion, retail or wholesale.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Strong numerical ability and confidence working with data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Team player with a proactive and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the merchandising team with the day-to-day administration of customer accounts.
• Update and maintain order trackers, delivery schedules and critical path documents.
• Support on pulling trade packs.
• Update and maintain weekly stock (free-to-sell) reports.
• Reviewing stock to ship and sign off with team.
• Raise and maintain purchase orders, sales orders and product information accurately within company systems.
• Ensure all product data, pricing and order information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare customer order confirmations and amendments.
• Prepare customer invoices & paperwork.
• Roll up & sign off factory payments with Merch & Director.
• Liaise with suppliers, logistics, customer service and warehouse teams to ensure timely deliveries.
• Resolve order queries and communicate any delays or issues to the merchandising team.
• Track shipment schedules and update customers where required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Data handling

MS Office / Excel

Communication skills

Deadline orientation

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Merchandiser

Leeds, LS15

Full-Time

Ben Sherman is a legendary name in menswear, creating iconic wardrobe staples since 1963. Adopted by the Mod movement of the 60s and beyond, subcultural style runs through every stitch. Each Ben Sherman collection is inspired by decades of heritage, with an unmistakeably British identity that's influenced by the past but always looking forward. As a truly global brand with a commitment to producing fresh, innovative collections every season, fantastic new retail spaces and further advancing our digital presence, we're always on the lookout for enthusiastic, talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

Purpose of the role

The Assistant Merchandiser will play a key role in supporting the Off-Price Wholesale Merchandising team to ensure the smooth administration and execution of factory and customer orders. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate product and order data, managing stock reports & availability, coordinating with internal departments and external customers, and supporting the merchandising team to deliver products on time, in full, and to the required standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in merchandising and wholesale fashion.

Key responsibilities

• Support the merchandising team with the day-to-day administration of customer accounts.
• Update and maintain order trackers, delivery schedules and critical path documents.
• Support on pulling trade packs.
• Update and maintain weekly stock (free-to-sell) reports.
• Reviewing stock to ship and sign off with team.
• Raise and maintain purchase orders, sales orders and product information accurately within company systems.
• Ensure all product data, pricing and order information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare customer order confirmations and amendments.
• Prepare customer invoices & paperwork.
• Roll up & sign off factory payments with Merch & Director.
• Liaise with suppliers, logistics, customer service and warehouse teams to ensure timely deliveries.
• Resolve order queries and communicate any delays or issues to the merchandising team.
• Track shipment schedules and update customers where required.

Required Skills

• Previous merch admin / assistant level experience, ideally within fashion, retail or wholesale.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Strong numerical ability and confidence working with data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Team player with a proactive and positive attitude.

Skills

Merchandising