Assistant Merchandiser – Menswear (Omni‑Channel)

River Island; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount

Discounts via Retail Trust

onsite gym & restaurant

Flexible working

Job summary

River Island is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandising team in delivering planning and trading strategies. You will maximise commercial opportunities by managing stock across all channels, driving sales through improved availability and reducing markdowns.

You will also supervise the Merchandise Admin Assistant on a day-to-day basis at our West London Head Office. The role requires previous Assistant Merchandiser experience or Senior Merchandising Admin background, and an

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Assistant Merchandiser level or Senior Merchandising Admin.
• Experience in an omni-channel business is highly desirable.
• Track record of mentoring and developing other team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate analysis to maximise profit across channels.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness with performance data and recommended actions.
• Responsible for stock commitment by size and availability to maximise sales.
• Manage intake forecasts and ensure stock levels align with cut-offs.
• Accurately maintain stock inventory and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Support distribution hub in delivering stock allocation to all channels.
• Ensure promotions and markdowns are correctly actioned and maintained.
• Support MAA and provide feedback to enable best performance.

Skills

Verbal reasoning

Numerical reasoning

MS Office

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Presentation skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

River Island is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandising team in delivering planning and trading strategies. You will maximise commercial opportunities by managing stock across all channels, driving sales through improved availability and reducing markdowns.

You will also supervise the Merchandise Admin Assistant on a day-to-day basis at our West London Head Office. The role requires previous Assistant Merchandiser experience or Senior Merchandising Admin background, and an