Assistant Merchandiser

Lavish Alice; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Flexible working hours

40% staff discount

Free onsite gym

Free snacks, drinks & treats

Social events

Job summary

A refined ready-to-wear fashion brand is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in Manchester. This full-time role involves overseeing timely product intakes, managing communications with suppliers, and performing detailed sales analyses. Candidates should have strong merchandising experience and analytical skills. The position offers 25 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, and employee discounts on products.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising or stock management role ideally within retail.
• Excellent organisation skills and strong ability to analyse data.
• Strong communicator with confidence to liaise across various levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical path to ensure timely collection launches.
• Manage communications with suppliers and make commercial decisions.
• Analyse weekly reports and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Analytical skills

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Lavish Alice is a refined ready‑to‑wear label where statement dressing takes centre stage. Big occasions are at the heart of everything we do; bridal showers, wedding guest dressing, Ladies Day, we’re here for those unforgettable moments. From initial sketch to final stitch, our pieces are crafted with couture inspired techniques, expert tailoring, and luxurious, artisanal fabrics. Designed to last a lifetime, our garments are heirloom‑worthy investments in quiet luxury.

The Role

This is the perfect opportunity for someone with demonstrable merchandising experience who’s looking to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Intake Management:

• Oversee the critical path, ensuring all styles are in on time and lateness is flagged, to ensure optimal availability and all collection launches are on time
• Manage and oversee the MAA on the Delivery Schedule: communicating with suppliers/production, chasing intake & making commercial decisions

Trading:

• Review & identify rebuys on newness & bestsellers weekly
• Update & forecast line cards, proposing actions
• Review seasonal markdowns

Analysis:

• Updating Monday Trade reporting & WSSI
• Analyse weekly reports to provide trade commentary and actions to the Merchandiser
• Review Daily Sales, suggesting actions to drive performance
• Sizing analysis for Newness & Rebuys
• Assisting Merchandiser with seasonal Lessons Learnt analysis
• Ad hoc analysis to support the Merchandiser

Other:

• Support our Merchandising Admin Assistants with any administrative tasks and develop their skill set where needed
• Manage day to day workload of Merchandising Admin Assistants
• Establish strong working relationships with Production, Warehouse, Garment Tech, Design & Suppliers

More about you

• Previous experience in merchandising or a stock management role ideally within retail
• Excellent organisation skills with strong ability to analyse data and make informed decisions
• Strong excel skills with a high level of numeracy and attention to detail
• Strong communicator with the confidence to liaise with team members across the business at all levels
• Quick to identify issues and have good initiative to provide appropriate solutions.
• Commercial mindset with strong knowledge of the importance of how stock impacts sales

What's on offer?

• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10‑4
• 40% staff discount across Club L London and Lavish Alice products
• Free onsite gym
• Free snacks, drinks & treats
• Social events

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Analyst

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion