Assistant Merchandiser: Forecasts, Planning & Suppliers

N Brown; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office

24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Company pension with up to 8% N Brown{

Job summary

N Brown in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support daily trading activities across our fashion brands. You will analyze forecasts, prepare weekly trading information and collaborate with suppliers and dispatch teams to optimise availability.

The role requires retail experience, a fashion-focused degree or relevant work experience, strong administrative and communication skills, and a proactive, customer-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Retail experience essential.
• Degree in fashion or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills.
• Keen interest in fashion and customer first.
• Driven and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Identify and complete actions for daily/weekly trading issues.
• Prepare and present weekly trading information.
• Update line cards with RDF/IP actions.
• Assess forecast accuracy and submit buys/cancellations.
• Meet with suppliers and dispatch teams to revise forecasts.
• Prepare corrective action plans to clear dormancy.
• Use historical analysis to support range planning.
• Pre-empt future problems using supplier knowledge and shipping data.
• Calculate colour/size ratio considering MOQs and lead times.
• Provide ad hoc duties and administrative support.
• Identify purchase orders and amendments.
• Support and communicate with Partnership Team.

Skills

Retail experience

Excellent communication

Organisation skills

Education

Fashion degree or equivalent

Job description

N Brown in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support daily trading activities across our fashion brands. You will analyze forecasts, prepare weekly trading information and collaborate with suppliers and dispatch teams to optimise availability.

The role requires retail experience, a fashion-focused degree or relevant work experience, strong administrative and communication skills, and a proactive, customer-first mindset.