Merchandising Assistant

Zachary Daniels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels in Greater Manchester is seeking a Merchandising Assistant to join a fast-paced homewares trading team. You will provide admin and analytical support across product, stock and pricing to ensure the right range is available at the right time.

You will collaborate with the merchandising team, develop reporting, manage data accuracy, and assist with supplier communications. This role offers development and exposure as you grow within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g. Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a retail, merchandising, buying, or supply chain environment preferred.
• Commercially curious with an interest in retail and merchandising.
• Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with good relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising team with day-to-day administrative and analytical tasks.
• Maintain accurate product, sales, stock and pricing information.
• Assist with purchase orders, stock movements and delivery tracking.
• Monitor sales, stock and intake, highlighting any issues or discrepancies.
• Produce regular sales, stock and trading reports.
• Assist with critical path management and key deadlines.
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries.
• Support preparation for trade and commercial meetings.
• Assist with promotional, pricing and markdown activity.
• Carry out ad hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Help ensure stock is available in line with business requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all systems are kept up to date.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Highly organised

Confident communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Fashion Merchandising / Business / Retail Management

Tools

Excel

XLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Job description

Merchandising Assistant | Homewares Business | Greater Manchester

A brand new exciting opportunity has arisen for a Merchandising Assistant to join a fast-paced and commercially focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within merchandising, offering exposure across sales, stock, product and wider commercial activity.

You'll work closely with the wider merchandising team, providing day-to-day administrative and analytical support and helping to ensure the business has the right product available at the right time.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative environment where there is plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and take on additional responsibility as your experience grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising team with day-to-day administrative and analytical tasks
• Maintain accurate product, sales, stock and pricing information
• Assist with purchase orders, stock movements and delivery tracking
• Monitor sales, stock and intake, highlighting any issues or discrepancies
• Produce regular sales, stock and trading reports
• Assist with critical path management and key deadlines
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries
• Support preparation for trade and commercial meetings
• Assist with promotional, pricing and markdown activity
• Carry out ad hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making
• Help ensure stock is available in line with business requirements
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all systems are kept up to date

About You

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g. Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management or equivalent experience)
• Previous experience in a retail, merchandising, buying, or supply chain environment is preferred (including placements/internships)
• Commercially curious with an interest in retail and merchandising
• Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with good relationship-building skills