Assistant Merchandiser: Own Trade & Stock Decisions (Hybrid)

Zachary Daniels; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle and savings discounts

Company social events

Long-service recognition

On-site parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in Lewes, East Sussex with hybrid and flexible working. Salary £29,000-£34,000 DOE and a focus on trading performance, stock management and commercial decision-making.

You’ll report to the Merchandiser, analyse weekly performance, manage allocations and drive sales and profit, while supporting the Merchandising Administration Assistant and collaborating with Buyers and design teams.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience at Senior MAA or Assistant Merchandiser level.
• Strong understanding of weekly trade, stock management and allocations.
• Working knowledge of WSSI and merchandising forecasts.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to mentor others.
• Ability to take ownership and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weekly performance, identify what's selling well and what needs action.
• Maintain the WSSI, update forecasts and translate data into commercial recommendations.
• Manage allocations, replenishment, store openings and direct-to-store deliveries.
• Monitor delivery delays, stock availability and trading performance, flag issues and propose solutions.
• Analyze store and product results and adjust stock placement to improve sell-through.
• Support markdown decisions to protect profitability and stock health.
• Support and develop the Merchandising Administration Assistant (MAA).
• Be the trusted right-hand to the Merchandiser and participate in meetings.

Skills

Ownership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel skills

Forecasting

Stock management

Mentoring

Tools

Excel

WSSI

Job description

Zachary Daniels is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in Lewes, East Sussex with hybrid and flexible working. Salary £29,000-£34,000 DOE and a focus on trading performance, stock management and commercial decision-making.

You’ll report to the Merchandiser, analyse weekly performance, manage allocations and drive sales and profit, while supporting the Merchandising Administration Assistant and collaborating with Buyers and design teams.