Hybrid Merchandising Apprentice: Stock & Data Planner

The Perfume Shop; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Access to Stream for financial well‑be

Hybrid Working: 3 days in office

TPS Perks discounts

Buy & Sell Holiday scheme and Life Ass

20% staff discount

RetailTrust support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Perfume Shop in High Wycombe is offering an Apprentice Trainee Assistant Merchandiser role to start a commercial retail career. You’ll work with brands and suppliers, plan stock, review performance, and gain hands-on experience with Excel, Microsoft 365 and Copilot.

This 18-month fixed-term contract includes 25 days holiday, hybrid working, staff discounts and access to TPS Perks. You will learn to track orders, support stock planning and assist in weekly trade reviews while developing data

Qualifications

• Interest in starting a career in merchandising, supply chain, retail or another commercial role.
• Curiosity, a willingness to ask questions and a positive approach to learning through your apprenticeship.
• Good attention to detail, basic numeracy skills and an interest in working with products and data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an inclusive and collaborative approach to working with others.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandiser and wider team with brands, suppliers, product areas, stores and ecommerce.
• Help track orders, deliveries and stock availability, keeping information clear and teams updated.
• Learn how to plan order quantities and support effective stock management across our business.
• Produce regular sales and supplier information, alongside simple analysis of promotions, products and best sellers.
• Support weekly trade reviews, learning how to identify stock gaps, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Keep trackers, planners, meeting notes and action logs organised, using Excel, Microsoft 365 and Copilot tools to support your work.

Skills

Merchandising interest

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT basics

Organised and proactive

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365

Copilot

Job description

The Perfume Shop in High Wycombe is offering an Apprentice Trainee Assistant Merchandiser role to start a commercial retail career. You’ll work with brands and suppliers, plan stock, review performance, and gain hands-on experience with Excel, Microsoft 365 and Copilot.

This 18-month fixed-term contract includes 25 days holiday, hybrid working, staff discounts and access to TPS Perks. You will learn to track orders, support stock planning and assist in weekly trade reviews while developing data