Assistant Merchandiser - Stock & Trade Optimisation

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tech salary sacrifice

Bus pass

Staff discount

On-site staff shop

Refer a friend bonus

Anniversary gifts

Job summary

THG is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support stock management and end-to-endPO processes in its THG Beauty division, based in Manchester. You will collaborate with suppliers, buyers and the merchandising team to optimize stock, drive bestselling brands, and deliver actionable reports on stock health and performance.

You will help develop trade strategies, manage replenishment, and contribute to efficiency improvements while supporting junior staff and ensuring timely stock availability

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising or assistant merchandising role.
• Strong numerical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage trade and stock effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end purchase order management with focus on on-time delivery and stock.
• Resolve inbound issues with Supply and Warehouse teams; liaise with suppliers and buyers.
• Understand department trade to maximise bestselling products.
• Use critical path and trading knowledge to maximise brands and stock potential.
• Support clearance of underperforming stock.
• Build and circulate regular and ad-hoc reports.
• Contribute ideas for department trade and strategy.
• Maintain strong brand relationships to support critical path needs.
• Independently stock manage a portfolio of brands, weekly replenishment.
• Collaborate with buying counterpart to align on plan.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Organised & self-motivated

Analytical skills

Problem solver

IT skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

THG is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support stock management and end-to-endPO processes in its THG Beauty division, based in Manchester. You will collaborate with suppliers, buyers and the merchandising team to optimize stock, drive bestselling brands, and deliver actionable reports on stock health and performance.

You will help develop trade strategies, manage replenishment, and contribute to efficiency improvements while supporting junior staff and ensuring timely stock availability