Assistant Merchandising Analyst

Huntress; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support a dynamic buying team. This role involves analyzing data to inform trading decisions, producing weekly reports, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, numeracy, and the ability to adapt to changing workloads. The position offers a supportive culture focused on growth and development within the organization, as well as hybrid working options.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working, 2 days office

Contributory pension

Life assurance and income protection

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

On-site gym

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret data and drive commercial action.
• Strong attention to detail and analysis.
• Ability to manage workload peaks at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly trade reports highlighting performance and risks.
• Update dashboards to support commercial decisions.
• Analyze market and competitor data for insights.
• Deliver SKU-level forecast versus performance reporting.
• Support pricing strategy through price sensitivity reporting.
• Review supplier performance and provide insights.

Skills

Analytical capability

Excellent numeracy skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Proactive mindset

Ownership and accountability

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support a dynamic buying team. This role involves analyzing data to inform trading decisions, producing weekly reports, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills, numeracy, and the ability to adapt to changing workloads. The position offers a supportive culture focused on growth and development within the organization, as well as hybrid working options.