Hybrid Junior Merchandiser: Growth, Analytics & Stock

The Tartan Blanket Company; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The TBCo in Edinburgh seeks a commercially minded Junior Merchandiser to join our Product team. You’ll support stock planning, sales forecasting and commercial performance across Apparel, Sleep and Accessories.

Working closely with Merchandiser, Buyers and Designers, you’ll help manage products from range planning through trading, using sales and stock data to spot opportunities and risks. This is a hands-on role for growth.

Qualifications

• Two+ years' experience in retail merchandising or similar role.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with data interpretation.
• Proficient Excel skills with large datasets.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good commercial awareness of the retail market.
• Experience supporting forecasting, range planning or stock-management is a plus.
• Proactive, accountable and able to juggle priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative spirit.
• Willing to learn and grow responsibilities over time.
• Fashion/apparel exposure is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain weekly sales, stock and performance reporting.
• Analyse performance by product, category, channel and market.
• Support seasonal sales, stock, intake, option and markdown planning.
• Maintain elements of the WSSI and open-to-buy management.
• Monitor sales, stock levels, availability and sell-through.
• Recommend replenishment and stock allocations to maximise sales.
• Monitor intake and deliveries for potential delays.
• Assist with stock movement across UK, US and international markets.
• Support pricing/margin analysis for profitable decisions.
• Collaborate with Buying and Design on range planning and buys.
• Prepare seasonal/weekly trading reports for the Product team.
• Escalate risks or inaccuracies promptly and propose improvements.

Skills

Two+ years merchandising experience

Numerical and analytical skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

The TBCo in Edinburgh seeks a commercially minded Junior Merchandiser to join our Product team. You’ll support stock planning, sales forecasting and commercial performance across Apparel, Sleep and Accessories.

Working closely with Merchandiser, Buyers and Designers, you’ll help manage products from range planning through trading, using sales and stock data to spot opportunities and risks. This is a hands-on role for growth.