Junior Merchandiser

Fashion & Retail Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Healthcare

Job summary

A leading online retail company in the UK is seeking a Merchandise Planner to oversee stock strategy within a defined category. The role includes managing purchase orders, executing clearance strategies, and building supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience at a Junior Merchandiser level, strong analytical and data skills, and proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace. This position offers a salary of £37,000 - £40,000 per annum plus hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience at Assistant or Junior Merchandiser level.
• Strong analytical skills working with data.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchase orders and in-season trading performance.
• Delivering insight-led reporting with recommendations.
• Identifying slow movers and executing clearance strategies.
• Building strong supplier relationships and overseeing service levels.
• Ensuring accurate forecasting and system integrity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Excel proficiency

Google Workspace proficiency

Job description

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum plus Hybrid working, bonus potential and healthcare

An innovative, fast-paced online retail business is seeking a commercially driven Merchandise Planner to lead stock strategy across a defined category portfolio. You’ll take accountability for availability, stock levels and warehouse capacity, partnering closely with Buying to drive sales performance, margin and customer satisfaction. From owning the OTB process and managing forecasts, to analysing KPIs and leading supplier performance reviews, this is a role with real ownership and impact.

Key responsibilities

• Managing purchase orders and in-season trading performance
• Delivering clear, insight-led reporting with actionable recommendations
• Identifying slow movers and executing effective clearance strategies
• Building strong supplier relationships and overseeing service levels
• Ensuring accurate forecasting and system integrity

We’re looking for someone who

• Has experience at Assistant or Junior Merchandiser level
• Is highly analytical and confident working with data
• Brings strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
• Is proficient in Excel and Google Workspace

If you’re looking for a role where you can influence trading decisions and make a visible impact, get in touch to learn more.