Assistant Merchandiser: Forecasting, Replenishment & Growth

Fortnum & Mason; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortnum & Mason is seeking a data-driven Assistant Merchandiser for the Fresh & Bakery team to help plan, trade and grow the category through inventory management and RELEX-powered forecasting. You will work closely with Buying, Retail, Logistics and suppliers to manage stock from planning to launch, build reports and monitor performance to keep stock moving efficiently.

The role offers development within a historic luxury brand with the opportunity to shape two dynamic categories in a unique

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience at Assistant Merchandiser level; grocery, FMCG or perishables experience is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills including SUMIFS, lookups, PivotTables and data analysis.
• Experience using forecasting, replenishment or merchandising systems; RELEX experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Replenishment: Use the RELEX forecasting system to drive accurate forecasting, ordering and store-level replenishment.
• Category Planning: Plan, forecast, trade and review relevant categories using campaign wash-ups and performance data to identify growth opportunities.
• Trading & Availability: Maintain availability across AYR and seasonal ranges, balancing sales, stock, wastage and financial targets.
• Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels, intake and stock flow to optimise availability while minimising waste and excess stock.
• Promotional Execution: Manage in-and-out stock for campaigns and seasonal lines, ensuring smooth launches and exits.
• Commercial Reporting: Produce weekly sales and margin reports, using WSSI to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Pricing & Markdowns: Support markdown plans that clear seasonal and short-life stock while protecting margin.
• Range Optimisation: Support Buying in developing customer-focused ranges that deliver sales, margin and availability targets.
• Supply Chain & Supplier Management:
• Supply Chain Management: Support the management of stock flow from supplier to distribution centre, working closely with suppliers, logistics and warehouse teams to resolve issues and maintain availability.
• Supplier Performance: Build strong supplier relationships and monitor OTIF and service level performance, escalating issues where required.
• Team Support & Development:
• Team Support: Provide analytical and operational support across the wider merchandising team, contributing to key projects and trading activity.
• Coaching & Development: Support the training and development of the Merchandise Administration Assistant (MAA)

Skills

Advanced Excel

RELEX

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Merchandising systems

Analytics

Agility

Commercial acumen

Tools

RELEX

Forecasting systems

Merchandising systems

Job description

Fortnum & Mason is seeking a data-driven Assistant Merchandiser for the Fresh & Bakery team to help plan, trade and grow the category through inventory management and RELEX-powered forecasting. You will work closely with Buying, Retail, Logistics and suppliers to manage stock from planning to launch, build reports and monitor performance to keep stock moving efficiently.

The role offers development within a historic luxury brand with the opportunity to shape two dynamic categories in a unique