Assistant Merchandiser

Lifestyle Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company bonus

Subsidised canteen

Free on-site parking

Flexible hours

Career development

Job summary

Lifestyle Ltd, a Manchester-based fashion brand, is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support stock and planning operations, ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time, and at the right price.

You’ll help produce strategic seasonal range plans, manage stock, and support merchandising decisions with solid analysis and hands-on execution. This role is pivotal for driving commercial success and requires a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Analytical with strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel features: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandiser in planning, forecasting and trading product categories to achieve targets.
• Produce and analyse weekly trading reports and identify risks/opportunities.
• Monitor sales, stock levels and intake, reforecasting demand and optimising availability.
• Manage purchase orders, deliveries and supplier critical paths.
• Analyse category performance, sell-through and stock data to inform range decisions.
• Collaborate with Buying and cross-functional teams on seasonal planning and budgeting.
• Prepare regular trade and performance reports.

Skills

Analytical

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Merchandiser | Lifestyle Fashion Brand | Excellent Benefits + Hybrid Working

The Role: As an Assistant Merchandiser, you'll be at the heart of their stock and planning operations ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time, and at the right price. You'll support the Merchandising team to produce strategic, profitable seasonal range plans while helping to manage stock. This role is analytical, hands-on, and crucial for driving the commercial success of the business.

What You'll Do:

• Support the Merchandiser in planning, forecasting and trading product categories to achieve sales, profit and stock targets.
• Produce and analyse weekly trading reports, identifying risks and opportunities while making recommendations to maximise profitability.
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels and intake, reforecasting demand and optimising availability throughout the season.
• Manage purchase orders, deliveries and supplier critical paths, working closely with suppliers logistics and internal teams to resolve supply chain issues.
• Analyse category performance, sell-through and stock data to inform range decisions, blanket orders and strategic stock planning.
• Collaborate closely with Buying and cross-functional teams on seasonal planning, budgeting and commercially balanced product ranges.
• Prepare regular trade and performance reports, support wider merchandising projects.

About You:

• 1-2 years' experience at Allocator / MAA level.
• Highly analytical with excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis functions.
• Able to prioritise workload and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Subsidised canteen and free on-site parking.
• A supportive environment that values your growth, wellbeing, and long-term career development.
• The chance to be part of a team that genuinely celebrates each other's wins.

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