Junior Merchandiser

Aubin & Wills; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading menswear brand in Greater London is seeking an experienced Assistant / Junior Merchandiser to support planning and trading across channels. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a passion for menswear, and a hands-on approach. Responsibilities include managing allocations, analyzing sales performance, and overseeing stock clearance ahead of sales. This role offers competitive salaries and benefits including healthcare and flexible working options.

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 fashion industry.
• Passion for menswear with a keen understanding of current trends and consumer preferences.
• Experience of using stock management systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for allocations and replenishment across stores.
• Conduct weekly analysis of department and product performance.
• Oversee clearance of stock ahead of upcoming sale events.
• Update and maintain WSSI for stock control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on approach

Tools

Excel

Stock management systems

Shopify

Cin7

Job description

ABOUT THE BRAND:

Aubin is a British menswear brand established in 2008. Originally the elder premium sibling to Jack Wills, the brand is now independently owned by its original founders. Our key principles and commitments are to produce high quality menswear products that are built to last and are timeless in appeal. Our Philosophy is that BETTER IS GREATER THAN MORE.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant / Junior Merchandiser to join our team and support the planning and trading activity across all channels. 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.

KEY 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

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 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.