Buying & Merchandising Assistant

The Tartan Blanket Company; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable design brand is seeking a Buying & Merchandising Assistant to support product lifecycle management and supplier collaboration. This full-time role is ideal for an organized individual with excellent communication skills. The position requires a commitment to sustainability and a proactive approach. Join a dynamic team with a culture focused on responsibility and impact while enjoying competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and generous leave policies.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Personal growth days off

Community impact day off

Company profit-share bonus

Generous employee discount

Maternity and paternity benefits

Company pension contributions

Flexitime available

Qualifications

• Entry level role, retail experience desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support product lifecycle management from design to final product.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manage shipments.
• Ensure data accuracy for informed decision-making.
• Maintain product standards through quality checks.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives.
• Assist wider team with various tasks.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Excellent communication skills

Interest in sustainability

Excel/Google Sheets knowledge

Job description

Buying & Merchandising Assistant

At TBCo, we create design-led, sustainable products for home, fashion and gifting, loved by customers around the world. We’re an independent, B Corp-certified brand, on a mission to make an impact through statement design and responsible retail.

We’re now looking for a Buying & Merchandising Assistant to join our design leading team.

Are you a highly organised and proactive individual with a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where you can make a real impact? If so, we're looking for you!

TBCo is seeking a talented Buying & Merchandising Assistant to join our dynamic team in Leith, Edinburgh.

What you'll be doing:

• Product Lifecycle Management: Supporting the product journey from design to final product through SKU creation, sample management, attending fit sessions and beyond.
• Supplier Collaboration: Build strong relationships with suppliers & freight forwarders, managing shipment intakes and tracking orders to ensure timely deliveries.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Ensuring data accuracy to provide essential insights to support informed decision‑making.
• Quality Control: Maintain high product standards through rigorous quality checks.
• Sustainability Focus: Contribute to our commitment to a greener future by supporting EPR and Net Zero initiatives.
• Team Collaboration: Gain insight across the business. Lend a hand to the wider team, including photoshoot assistance and retail support.

What we're looking for:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive approach and ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about design leading product
• Interest in sustainability
• Excel/Google Sheet/Numbers knowledge

This is a full time entry level role, any relevant Retail experience is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us

At TBCo we have built a strong culture around our values, which are: We are Responsible, We are Impactful, We Grow Together, and We are Design Leaders. We are looking for someone who embraces these values and is ready to join our creative and dynamic team to drive our global growth and expansion.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave per year, plus additional days for length of service
• 2 additional personal growth days off per year
• An impact day‑off to give back to the community per year
• Never work your birthday
• Company profit‑share bonus scheme
• Generous employee discount
• Generous maternity and paternity benefits
• Company pension contributions
• Flexitime available

Details:

• Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid), minimum 4 days per week in the office
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
• Closing date Friday 5th December