Merchandising Admin Assistant - Fashion Brand - Manchester

CVUK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

CVUK in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Merchandising Admin Assistant to support the merchandising team with data, reporting and stock management. This entry-level role is ideal for someone keen to develop a long-term career in fashion retail operations.

You will work closely with Merchandisers and Buyers to ensure products are correctly placed and tracked, manage stock levels, prepare weekly reports, and help coordinate promotions and seasonal launches.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills including Excel proficiency.
• Excellent organisational ability and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional communication with internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute weekly sales, stock, and intake reports.
• Analyse sales trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate product performance and availability records.
• Support stock allocation across wholesale customers and online channels.
• Monitor deliveries and liaise with distribution centres to ensure efficient product flow.
• Input wholesale customer orders into the stock system.
• Provide administrative support to Merchandisers and Buyers.
• Update internal systems with product, pricing, and promotional information.
• Assist with preparation for range reviews, trade meetings, and seasonal planning.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Data entry

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail driven Merchandising Admin Assistant (MAA) to join our clients merchandising team in Manchester. This is a key entry level position supporting the smooth flow of product, maintaining accurate data, and helping drive commercial decisions through insightful reporting and organisation.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, analytical, and eager to develop a long term career within merchandising, fashion, or retail operations.

Overview of the Role

As a Merchandising Admin Assistant, you will work closely with Merchandisers and Production teams to ensure products are in the right place at the right time. You'll help manage stock levels, prepare reports, support trade activity, and communicate with suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Data & Reporting

• Produce and distribute weekly sales, stock, and intake reports.
• Analyse sales trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate product performance and availability records.

Stock Management

• Support stock allocation across wholesale customers and online channels.
• Monitor deliveries and liaise with distribution centres to ensure efficient product flow.
• Track intake against forecasts, flagging any discrepancies.
• Input wholesale customer orders into the stock system.

Team Support

• Provide administrative support to Merchandisers and Buyers.
• Update internal systems with product, pricing, and promotional information.
• Assist with preparation for range reviews, trade meetings, and seasonal planning.

Supplier & Stakeholder Liaison

• Communicate with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules.
• Partner with Buying, Distribution, and Finance to support smooth cross functional operations.

Ad Hoc Duties

• Handle queries from wholesale customers and internal teams.
• Assist with promotions, seasonal launches, and special projects.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, including confidence with Excel.
• Excellent organisational ability and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Clear, professional communication skills with both internal teams and suppliers.