Established Assistant Merchandiser

Fashion & Retail Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Merchandise Planner (Assistant/Junior Merchandiser) to optimize stock across specific product areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in merchandising, strong numerical and analytical skills, commercial awareness, and proficiency in Excel. This role involves managing stock availability, driving KPI performance, and collaborating closely with the buying team. Join a dynamic, data-driven business focused on collaboration and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant or Junior Merchandiser.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are required.
• Must possess commercial awareness and confidence interpreting performance data.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of stock optimisation across a defined product area.
• Manage stock holding, availability, and warehouse space utilisation.
• Drive KPI reporting and lead supplier reviews.
• Lead supplier reviews and in-season performance and clearance activity.

Skills

Assistant or Junior Merchandiser experience

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Confidence interpreting performance data

Stakeholder management

Strong Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Merchandise Planner (Assistant/Junior Merchandiser)

A market-leading, tech-driven online retail business is looking for a commercially focused Merchandise Planner to take ownership of stock optimisation across a defined product area.

This role is responsible for stock holding, availability and warehouse space utilisation, working closely with Buying to maximise sales, margin and overall performance. You’ll own the OTB process, manage forecasts, drive KPI reporting, lead supplier reviews, and proactively manage in‑season performance and clearance activity.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience as an Assistant or Junior Merchandiser
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and confidence interpreting performance data
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong Excel

This is a great opportunity to join a fast‑growing, data‑led retail environment where pace, collaboration and customer focus are key.