Assistant Merchandiser

Technical Moves Ltd; Newmarket; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Technical Moves Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join the Buying & Merchandising team. You will own stock planning, forecast demand, and drive commercial decisions while collaborating with international suppliers across China and India.

The role focuses on optimising stock availability and boosting sales. The successful candidate will combine analytical thinking with a proactive, hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment, with hybrid working and exposure to end-to-end product

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive approach with initiative.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organisational skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Interest in merchandising, stock management and commercial performance.
• Experience in merchandising, retail or supply chain beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support stock planning and management to maximise sales, maintain availability, and minimise markdowns.
• Forecasting, budgeting, and category planning involvement to drive business performance.
• End-to-end product lifecycle exposure from planning to stock clearance.
• Use Slimstock forecasting software to manage stock levels and KPI alignment.
• Oversee approximately 1,200 SKUs from purchase to end of life.
• Build relationships with international suppliers and coordinate orders.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipping and logistics.
• Produce analysis and reporting to support product reviews.
• Participate in weekly trade meetings with insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Communication

Organisational skills

Merchandising interest

Tools

Slimstock

Libra reporting

Job description

Are you a commercially minded Assistant Merchandiser looking for a role where you can make a real impact? My client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join their Buying & Merchandising team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of key merchandising activities and develop your expertise across the full product lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine analytical skills with commercial decision-making, working closely with international suppliers and playing an important role in driving sales, optimising stock availability, and improving business performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Driving sales and profitability: Support stock planning and management to maximise sales, maintain availability, and minimise markdowns.
• Developing your commercial expertise: Get involved in forecasting, budgeting, and category planning to help deliver strong business performance.
• Managing the product lifecycle: Gain valuable end-to-end exposure, from initial planning and purchasing through to stock clearance.
• Optimising stock availability: Use Slimstock forecasting software to manage stock levels and ensure performance aligns with key business KPIs.
• Taking ownership of the critical path: Oversee approximately 1,200 SKUs from purchase through to end of life, ensuring products are delivered in line with sales and marketing requirements.
• Building international supplier relationships: Work directly with suppliers across China and India, placing repeat orders, negotiating pricing, and coordinating container fill and shipment planning.
• Coordinating logistics: Take a lead role in managing inbound and outbound shipping consignments, developing your understanding of international supply chain operations.
• Influencing business decisions: Produce meaningful analysis and reporting to support product reviews, identify opportunities, and improve overall performance.
• Contributing to trade discussions: Take part in weekly trade meetings, sharing insights and recommendations to support effective decision-making.

Reporting & Analysis

You’ll play an important role in turning data into actionable commercial insights. Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing weekly stock and sales reports, including managing Slimstock ordering.
• Preparing Libra's fortnightly Repeat Proposal report to support buying decisions.
• Creating and analysing ad-hoc reports to highlight trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Maintaining daily reporting schedules and monitoring weekly KPIs to keep performance on track.

What My Client Is Looking For

My client is keen to hear from someone who enjoys working with data, has a strong commercial mindset, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and take initiative.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A genuine interest in merchandising, stock management, and commercial performance.
• Previous experience in merchandising, retail, or supply chain would be beneficial, but this is also an opportunity to build on your existing skills and develop further.

What's In It for You?

• A varied and rewarding role: Take on real responsibility across stock planning, supplier management, reporting, and logistics.
• Commercial exposure: Develop a broader understanding of how buying, merchandising, sales, and supply chain operations work together.
• International experience: Build relationships with suppliers across China and India and gain valuable insight into global supply chain management.
• Career development: Expand your merchandising expertise and develop the commercial skills needed to progress your career.
• Hybrid working: Enjoy a working pattern with four days in the office and some flexibility.

If you're looking for your next step in merchandising and want a role where you can broaden your experience, take ownership, and make a meaningful contribution to business performance, this could be an excellent opportunity for you