Assistant Merchandiser - Nightwear & Swimwear

N Brown; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Pension with employer contribution

Mental Health support

Financial wellbeing tools

Colleague discount

Onsite café

Life Assurance

Volunteer day

Job summary

N Brown, a leading UK digital retail platform headquartered in Manchester, is hiring an Assistant Merchandiser. The role focuses on daily/weekly trading actions, forecasting accuracy, and collaboration with suppliers and the dispatch team to optimise ranges and availability.

The position requires retail experience and a fashion-forward mindset, with strong administrative and communication skills, and a commitment to customer-first service within a hybrid working model in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Retail experience is essential.
• Strong administrative, communication and organisational abilities.
• Keen interest in fashion and customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve daily/weekly trading issues.
• Prepare and present weekly trading information for the department.
• Update line cards with actions (RDF/IP) and maintain accuracy.
• Assess forecast accuracy and submit buys/cancellations recommendations.
• Lead regular supplier meetings to share revised forecast data.
• Prepare corrective action plans to clear dormancy levels.
• Use historical data to support range planning and future decisions.
• Identify POs and amendments to be raised; support Partnership Team.

Skills

Retail experience

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Fashion interest

Education

Degree in fashion or related

Job description

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 esc…


• 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

Requirements

• Retail experience essential


• 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

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!

Benefits

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office at a minimum)


• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)


• Annual bonus scheme


• 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 our 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.