Assistant Merchandiser — Drive Stock, Range & Sales

NEW LOOK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Friends & family discount

Private pension

Virtual GP

Life assurance

Extra leave (buy more holidays)

Birthday day off

Cycle2Work

Retail Trust partnership

Job summary

NEW LOOK is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandiser and Senior Merchandiser in optimising stock levels and driving sales across regions and channels. The role involves daily trade analysis, future sales planning and range building aligned with the Critical Path.

You will collaborate with Buying and Merchandising teams, share knowledge with junior members and step in as needed to ensure continuity and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade analysis, planning and stock management.
• Knowledge of WSSI, range planning and forecasting.
• Proficient in Excel with pivot tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandiser with in-season trading and profit opportunities.
• Manage stock flow and OTB forecasting across regions.
• Review performance by profit block and key styles.
• Oversee markdown and promotional spend to maximise sell-through.
• Conduct ad hoc performance analysis and end-of-month/quarter reviews.
• Assist in development of junior team members and deputise when needed.

Skills

Trade analysis

Range planning

Stock management

WSSI planning

Excel pivots/lookup

Tools

WSSI

Excel

Job description

NEW LOOK is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandiser and Senior Merchandiser in optimising stock levels and driving sales across regions and channels. The role involves daily trade analysis, future sales planning and range building aligned with the Critical Path.

You will collaborate with Buying and Merchandising teams, share knowledge with junior members and step in as needed to ensure continuity and performance.