Junior Merchandiser

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Merchandiser for a prominent fashion brand in Oldham. The successful candidate will manage product performance and stock accuracy, driving efficiency from plan to store while collaborating with teams across Buying and Design. Ideal candidates will have proven merchandising experience, strong Excel skills, and a passion for fashion. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven merchandising experience in a fast-paced fashion business.
• Strong Excel skills - vlookups, pivots, forecasting and analysis should be second nature.
• Confidence working with data and translating numbers into clear, commercial actions.
• Strong understanding of stock flow, margin, and product lifecycle.
• Excellent organisation and time management - you stay calm under pressure.
• A collaborative, can-do mindset and clear communication style.
• Passion for premium fashion and a sharp commercial eye.

Responsibilities

• Lead WSSI updates and ensure buy plans are locked and aligned with the Senior Merchandiser.
• Build out category-level product mixes and range plans using historical data.
• Run and analyze weekly trading reports and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Manage intake including PO tracking, on-time deliveries, and cancellations.
• Own forecasting and performance tracking for key lines and sub-categories.
• Support OTB management and markdown proposals to drive sell-through.
• Monitor in-season trading trends and adjust range plans accordingly.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to maintain product availability.
• Partner with Buying and Design to build commercially balanced assortments.
• Track competition, monitor market trends, and feed insights into planning.
• Support and mentor the Assistant Merchandiser.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Excel skills

Data analysis

Stock flow understanding

Time management

Communication skills

Passion for fashion

Job description

Overview

Junior Merchandiser | Global Fashion & Lifestyle Brand | £35,000 - £38,000 + Benefits

The Brand

This is one of the UK's most well known retailers - bold in design, market presence, strong in product. They are arguably the UK's most established retail giant that lead the way for the High Street and completely dominant their space. This is a business with big plans and serious momentum, not just in the UK, but globally too.

The Role as Junior Merchandiser

This is a high-ownership opportunity for a confident Junior Merchandiser - or a strong Assistant ready to step up. You\'ll play a central role in driving performance, managing stock, and ensuring product gets from plan to store with speed and precision. You\'ll collaborate closely with Buying, Design, and Ecommerce, and you\'ll be expected to think commercially, act fast, and back decisions with data.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Lead WSSI updates and ensure buy plans and KPIs are locked and aligned with the Senior Merchandiser
• Build out category-level product mixes and range plans, using trade and historical data to shape decisions
• Run and analyse weekly trading reports, highlighting risks and opportunities with clear, commercial actions
• Manage intake at both category and line level - including PO tracking, on-time deliveries, cancellations and repeats
• Own forecasting and performance tracking for all key lines and sub-categories
• Support OTB management, markdown proposals, and rebuys to protect margin and drive sell-through
• Monitor and respond to in-season trading trends, adjusting the range plan and stock flow accordingly
• Work closely with suppliers, brand partners, and internal teams to maintain delivery accuracy and product availability
• Partner with Buying and Design to build commercially balanced assortments that reflect brand strategy and customer demand
• Track the competition, monitor market trends, and feed insight into planning and product conversations
• Support and mentor the Assistant Merchandiser, helping them grow alongside you

What We\'re Looking For

• You could already be a Junior Merchandiser, or a highly capable Assistant Merchandiser ready for your next step. Either way, you\'ll need to bring:
• Proven merchandising experience in a fast-paced fashion business
• Strong Excel skills - vlookups, pivots, forecasting and analysis should be second nature
• Confidence working with data and translating numbers into clear, commercial actions
• Strong understanding of stock flow, margin, and product lifecycle
• Excellent organisation and time management - you stay calm under pressure
• A collaborative, can-do mindset and clear communication style
• Passion for premium fashion and a sharp commercial eye