Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion Brand

TRP Recruitment ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Merchandiser to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting the end-to-end merchandising process, ensuring effective communication with suppliers, and managing product delivery timelines. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in merchandising within the fashion sector, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. With hybrid working options, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a reputable global brand while enhancing your career in a collaborative environment. If you are organized, ambitious, and a great team player, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising within a fashion context is essential.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the critical path and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Communicate daily with suppliers and internal departments.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Communication skills

Time management

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Team player

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion Brand (5194) London, England

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP32000 per annum

We are working with a reputable global brand who are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to support their team.

You will be supporting in the management of the end-to-end process of the critical path along with ensuring strong communication with suppliers and PO management as well as supporting the merchandising function with analysis to ensure a balanced and commercial range.

This role would suit someone currently working in a Merchandising Assistant /Allocator level or current Assistant Merchandiser who is ambitious, organised and a great team player. This role offers hybrid working.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Support in the management of the department critical path with the cross functional counterparts to ensure timely delivery of the product
• Managing shipment approvals (checking ex-factory dates are on time, volume discrepancies, gold seal inspections completed, packing lists entered)
• Daily communication with suppliers, factories, agents/ mills as well as liaison with internal departments
• Flagging any risks or opportunities to Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser. Making suggestions and offering solutions to production problems
• Supplier analysis for end of season reviews (monitor KPIs)
• Support in managing the option framework ensuring a balanced range for all channels and markets
• Create necessary trading reports to support global overview of performance weekly/monthly/seasonal Ad hoc

Person specification:

• Previous Merchandising experience within a fashion environment
• Good communication & time management skills
• Numerate & Analytical, intermediate level on Excel
• Organised with ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Strong in decision-making
• Friendly and a team player!