Junior Merchandiser

WolfStone Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WolfStone Recruitment is seeking a proactive Assistant Merchandiser to join our growing retail team in Leeds. You will support stock planning and forecasting to maximise sales opportunities, ensuring product availability and timely launches.

You will analyse weekly performance, propose improvements, and present KPI reports. This role demands analytical thinking, communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser.
• Understanding of forecasting, stock management and supply chain processes.
• Commercially driven, analytical, and passionate about product.
• Ability to analyse and interpret large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the critical path, ensuring new product launches progress smoothly and on schedule.
• Manage Line Cards and OTB.
• Monitor products each week, ensuring stock availability.
• Review sales performance and make recommendations.
• Continually assess current processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend weekly promotions and markdown.
• Prepare and present KPI Reports.

Skills

Forecasting

Stock management

Data analysis

Communication

Organisation

Independent work

Job description

Fantastic opportunity to join a growing retailer searching for a proactive and motivated individual to join their established Merchandising Team. This role supports commercial performance by optimising stock and maximising sales opportunities through effective forecasting and product availability.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Oversee the critical path, ensuring new product launches progress smoothly and on schedule.
• Manage Line Cards and OTB
• Monitor products each week, ensuring stock availability
• Review sales performance and make recommendations
• Continually assess current processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Recommend weekly promotions and markdown
• Prepare and present KPI Reports

The successful candidate:

• Experienced Assistant Merchandiser or Junior Merchadiser
• Understanding of forecasting, stock management and supply chain processes
• Commercially driven, analytical, and passionate about product
• Ability to analyse and interpret large data sets
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Able to work independently and prioritise effectively