Assistant Merchandiser - Lingerie

N Brown Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

2–3 days in Office

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension 8% N Brown

Mental Health support

Colleague discounts

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

N Brown, based in Manchester, is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support trading operations across our fashion and home ranges. You will analyse weekly trading, update line cards, and work closely with suppliers to forecast demand.

The role offers hybrid working (2–3 days in the office), a comprehensive benefits package including a pension, generous holiday, and wellbeing support, with a focus on inclusivity and customer-first values.

Qualifications

• Relevant fashion degree or demonstrable work experience
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills
• A 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 and maintain line cards with recommendations
• Assess forecast accuracy and submit buys/cancellations
• Meet with suppliers and dispatch team for revised forecasts
• Prepare corrective action plans to clear dormancy levels
• Use historical analysis to support range planning
• Anticipate problems using supplier knowledge and shipping info
• Challenge dates that could affect launch availability
• Calculate colour/size ratio breakdowns considering MOQs
• Provide ad hoc duties and admin support
• Identify POs and amendments
• Support Partnership Team

Skills

Degree in fashion or related exp

Admin, communication & organisational

Interest in fashion

Driven & motivated

Education

Degree in fashion or related field

Job description

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,000 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility.

We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘By championing inclusion, N Brown will become the UK’s most loved and trusted consumer platform, shaping the future of financial empowerment and personal expression’. ‘Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

What you’ll be responsible for as an Assistant Merchandiser:

• Identify and complete actions for a daily/weekly trading issues
• Prepare and present weekly trading information within the department
• Update and maintain line cards recommending action (RDF/IP)
• Using the most current information, assess trended forecast estimate for accuracy, submit recommendations for buys and cancellations
• Conduct regular meetings with suppliers and direct dispatch team to provide revised forecast information
• Prepare and present corrective action plans to clear and maintain dormancy levels;
• Using historical analysis, present conclusions to support range planning
• Pre-empt future problems using supplier knowledge, shipping info and liaison with CSO and warehouses
• Challenge and elevate any dates that are or will be missed or will affect launch availability in line with the critical path
• Calculate colour/size ratio breakdowns considering MOQs and lead times to ensure the appropriate levels of availability at all times
• Ad hoc duties are also an essential daily part of the Assistant Merchandisers role, also providing administrative support when required
• Identify PO’s and amendments to be raised
• Support and communicate with Partnership Team

What skills and experience will you have?

• Relevant degree in fashion or the ability to demonstrate the required level of skills through work-experience
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills
• A keen interest in fashion and customer first
• Driven & motivated

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office at a minimum)
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our working hours are 36.17 per week over 5 days.

We believe AI will become a standard part of modern professional practice. We are therefore looking for individuals who are open to learning, testing, and responsibly adopting AI tools to improve efficiency, insight, and impact in their role.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.