Assistant Merchandiser

Disturbia; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion retail industry is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join their growing team in London. This entry-level role involves analyzing sales data, managing stock levels, and collaborating with various departments to optimize product availability. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion and strong analytical skills, with at least three years of experience in a retail head office. The position offers flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 21 days

Flexible working hours

Annual leave purchase scheme

Team and company social activities fund

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday treats

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, head office trading environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Sales reporting and trade analysis to identify opportunities.
• Maintain range plans and support purchase order processes.
• Prepare hindsight reports to inform business decisions.

Skills

Excel

Organizational Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

3 years experience in fashion retail

Job description

Join to apply for the Assistant Merchandiser role at Disturbia

Application Deadline: 20 June 2025

Department: Merchandising

Location: London

Description

As Disturbia continues to grow, the need has arisen to hire an Assistant Merchandiser. You will be a key part of the Merchandising team to ensure the right product is in the right place, at the right time. Your role will involve analyzing data, managing stock levels, and optimizing product availability to drive sales and profitability. Working closely with Buying, Merchandising, Design, E-commerce, and Marketing teams, you will assist in trading and planning decisions to enhance the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales reporting on a daily and weekly basis, assisting with trade analysis, and identifying opportunities and risks, including suggestions for repeats, cancellations, and markdowns, with implications on margin and profitability.
2. Weekly analysis on returns, sizing, and pricing.
3. Analysis of global brand performance by region, country, and category, focusing on sales, stock, and on-order balance.
4. Propose actions to improve slow-moving stock, including markdowns and promotions.
5. Update WSSIs and line card data, support forecasting.
6. Work with buying team to maintain the critical path.
7. Maintain range plans, business roll-ups, and support purchase order processes.
8. Update delivery schedules and forecast business intake to meet targets.
9. Prepare monthly and quarterly hindsight reports and lessons learned to inform business decisions.
10. Create insightful historical analyses for strategy and planning.
11. Support cross-functional data needs.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Excellent Excel skills, experience with reporting tools, line cards, WSSIs, trade reporting, and forecasting.
• Experience in a fast-paced, head office trading environment.
• Interest in fashion and passion for data and numbers.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive problem solver.
• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 3 years of experience in a fashion retail head office, with some experience at Assistant Merchandiser level preferred.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 21 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Team and company social activities fund.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Birthday treats.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing and Sales
• Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion