Junior Merchandiser

Aubin & Wills; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading menswear retailer in the United Kingdom seeks a talented Merchandiser to manage stock allocations and drive performance through analytical insights. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in merchandising within the fashion industry and a strong passion for menswear trends. Responsibilities include overseeing stock levels, conducting performance analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal product offerings. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive private healthcare

Life insurance

Flexible working options

Staff discount

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in merchandising roles in the fashion industry.
• Hands-on approach with a self-starter attitude.
• Keen understanding of current trends and consumer preferences.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for manual allocation and replenishment across stores.
• Weekly analysis of department and product performance.
• Oversees clearance of stock ahead of sale events.

Skills

Passion for menswear

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Stock management systems

Excel

Shopify

Cin7

Job description

Responsibilities

• Allocations: Responsible for the manual allocation and replenishment across both stores and Eccom. Ensures replenishment parameters are in place to respond to sales so an optimum stock package availability is maintained in all channels
• Responsible for stores regrading and density planning working with the Retail team to align on current and future linear space plans
• Weekly analysis of department, product and store performance in order to establish and react to trading patterns and drive performance
• Awareness of performance at store level for all product areas. Runs weekly store performance reports to propose appropriate action on best performing and underperforming stores
• Reviews over and under performance at product level and drives trading actions to maximise potential and minimise risk
• Regularly reforecast sales on continuity lines to make sure stock levels are at the right levels by size throughout the season and propose any action needed
• Oversees the clearance of stock ahead of upcoming sale events ensuring there is a strategic plan to clear stock within sale periods. Ensures product is placed in a timely manner
• Update and maintain the WSSI to support stock control of the department and forecast risk and opportunity

Qualifications & Experience

• The ideal candidate will have a passion for menswear, strong analytical skills, and a keen eye for market trends
• You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to execute strategic merchandising plans
• The candidate must have a hands‑on approach with a self‑starter attitude and strong analytical skills., 3+ years of experience in merchandising roles in fashion industry
• Passion for menswear with a keen understanding of current trends and consumer preferences
• Strong analytical skills with high level of proficiency in excel
• Experience of using stock management systems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Hands on approach and self‑starter attitude

Beneficial Experience

• Visual merchandising
• Experience of using Shopify and/or Cin7
• Logistics/network planning
• International pricing/merchandising

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Flexible working options
• Staff discount

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

We believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to flourish and succeed with us. We want to be attractive and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us. We value diversity of thought and experience and are committed to creating a workplace that values diversity so that everyone can feel welcomed, included and nurtured throughout their time with us.