Junior Merchandiser

The Tartan Blanket Company; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; 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

At TBCo, we create easy-to-style statement pieces designed to make an impact. As a B Corp-certified brand, we believe in responsible retail, high-quality natural materials and products that empower self-expression across both outfit and home.

As TBCo continues to grow and expand internationally, we’re looking for a commercially minded Junior Merchandiser to join our Product team. You’ll support stock planning, sales forecasting and commercial performance across our growing Apparel, Sleep and Accessories categories.

The Role

Working closely with our Merchandiser, Buyers and Designers, you’ll help manage products from initial range planning through to end-of-season trading.

Using sales, stock and customer data, you’ll identify commercial opportunities and risks, recommend appropriate actions and help ensure the right products are available in the right quantities, at the right time and in the right markets.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys analysing product performance, managing stock and working collaboratively across multiple categories. It would suit an experienced Assistant Merchandiser ready to take the next step or a Junior Merchandiser looking to broaden their experience within a growing international brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate weekly sales, stock and performance reporting.
• Analyse performance by product, category, channel and market, highlighting key opportunities and risks.
• Support seasonal sales, stock, intake, option and markdown planning.
• Maintain agreed elements of the WSSI and support open-to-buy management.
• Monitor sales, stock levels, availability, sell-through and weeks of cover.
• Make replenishment and stock-allocation recommendations to maximise sales while managing stock risk.
• Monitor intake and deliveries, identifying delays or changes that could affect product availability.
• Support the allocation and movement of stock across UK, US and international markets.
• Assist with pricing and margin analysis to support profitable decision‑making.
• Review line‑level performance and recommend appropriate trading actions.
• Support markdown and end-of-season planning to improve sell-through and reduce terminal stock.
• Work closely with Buying and Design to support seasonal range planning, range architecture and buy recommendations.
• Maintain accurate product, pricing, purchase order and stock information across relevant systems and trackers.
• Prepare seasonal and weekly trading reports for the Product team and senior leadership.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance, B2B, Marketing and Operations.
• Take ownership of agreed areas of responsibility, meeting deadlines and escalating risks or inaccuracies promptly.
• Recommend improvements to merchandising reports and processes to increase accuracy, efficiency and profitability.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Two or more years of experience within a retail merchandising function, ideally at Merchandising Assistant or Junior Merchandiser level.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales and stock data and recommend actions.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with spreadsheets and large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate information.
• An understanding of key merchandising measures, including sales, margin, sell-through, stock cover, intake and stock turn.
• Experience supporting WSSI, open-to-buy, forecasting, range planning or stock-management processes.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of the retail market.
• A proactive and accountable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Confidence working collaboratively across different teams and departments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn, develop and take on greater responsibility as the role grows.
• Experience within fashion or apparel would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

At TBCo, we have built a strong culture around our values: We Are Responsible, We Are Impactful, We Grow Together and We Are Design Leaders.

We’re looking for someone who embraces these values and is excited to develop their merchandising career within a creative, collaborative and growing international business.

Details

• Location: Edinburgh — hybrid, with three days per week in our studio
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
• Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026

TBCo is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe diverse teams create better outcomes for our customers, communities and business.