Junior Merchandiser

New Look; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Private pension

Virtual GP

Life assurance

Extra leave

Cycle to work

Retail Trust partnership

Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

Job summary

New Look in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to support planning and stock management across channels, ensuring availability meets customer demand. You will work with Buying to maximise profit by placing the right product in the right place at the right time.

You will analyse sales and stock data, support trading decisions, and drive commercial performance through effective planning and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong trade and sales analysis skills.
• Experience with weekly trade and stock data interpretation.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities in ranges.

Responsibilities

• Achieve department KPIs, maximise sales and profit.
• Review WSSI and coordinate actions to improve profitability.
• Support range planning and forecasting with stock flow knowledge.
• Analyse data to provide recommendations for profit protection and maximisation.
• Collaborate with Buying, Design, Supply Chain and suppliers.

Skills

Trade analysis

Sales analysis

Excel skills

Communication

Tools

Stock management systems

Job description

The Junior Merchandiser supports the planning and stock management of products across all channels ensuring availability meets customer demand. Working closely with Buying, they help maximise profit by making sure the right product is in the right place at the right time. The role involves analysing sales and stock data, supporting trading decisions and helping drive commercial performance through effective planning and collaboration. What the Assistant Merchandiser will do:

• Achieving department KPI's in line with strategy and department plan, maximising sales and profit
• Reviewing the category Weekly Sales and Stock Intake (WSSI), coordinating action to maximise profitability of the department and reduce risks
• Contributing to range development by ensuring the Product reflects the Brand strategy, the range is without gaps and duplication, and the season is logically and commercially thought through in line with the Critical Path
• Managing Commitment to ensure operational efficiency and stock targets are met
• Responsible for preparation and presentation of range sign offs in line with department / strategy and customer requirements
• Presenting the Departmental strategy every season along with the Buyer and Designer, including lessons learnt from previous seasons and strategy to implement going forwards
• Monitoring product groups, determining pricing strategy and price point and influencing range Building in conjunction with the Buyer
• Applying knowledge of the current competitive market place (comparative shopping)
• Ensuring in-season activity delivers planned sales, margin and terminal stock targets
• Analysing data, identifying issues and trends, interpreting results to provide recommendations to protect / maximise profit
• Managing the in-season Open to Buy (OTB) down to season/department level, flexibility and margin
• Reviewing current sales with the Buyer, reacting appropriately to maximise sales opportunity,
• Experienced Senior Assistant Merchandiser looking for their next step up or currently a Junior Merchandiser.
• A commercially minded Junior Merchandiser with strong trade and sales analysis skills, confident interpreting weekly trade and identifying risks and opportunities
• Comfortable working with key merchandising KPIs such as ROS, WSSI, stock cover, markdowns and intake planning
• Experienced in supporting range planning and forecasting, with an understanding of phasing, option counts and stock flow
• Confident using stock management systems to monitor intake, manage OTB and ensure availability aligns to sales plans
• A strong communicator who works collaboratively with Buying, Design, Supply Chain and suppliers, keeping stakeholders informed
• Highly detail-driven with strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) and good working knowledge of merchandising systems
• Proactive, organised and calm under pressure, able to manage a fast-paced environment and shifting priorities
• 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
• Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
• Private pension scheme
• Virtual GP access for you and your children - it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
• All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
• Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
• Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
• Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans
• Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
• We're proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

Why New Look? We care about you and the planet and believe fashion should be a force for positive change. We celebrate inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We're proud of our inclusive culture and our talented team members who embrace our shared purpose, behaviours and values. We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals.