Retail & Fashion / Merchandising Assistant Merchandiser

Success Talent; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading value clothing retailer seeks an Assistant Merchandiser for their Watford office to support the team in optimizing sales and profits. Key responsibilities include sales analysis, managing stock levels, and leading the Merchandise Admin Assistant. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and retail experience, ensuring data accuracy and aligning strategies with company goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail merchandising or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis.
• Ability to support and manage team functions.

Responsibilities

• Support sales analysis, forecasting, and stock management.
• Lead critical path process and maintain accurate intake data.
• Manage team performance and conduct weekly meetings.

Skills

Data analysis

Sales forecasting

Stock management

Trend identification

Team management

Job description

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Watford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Permanent

Watford

My client is a leading value clothing retailer and they are looking to strengthen their busy head office team by appointing an Assistant Merchandiser to support the team in maximising sales and profit. You will do this by supporting the Merchandiser in sales analysis, forecasting and stock and intake management.

Analyse supplier, category, and product data to inform SWOT analysis and lessons learned. Conduct store visits with the buying team and respond to customer feedback to identify trends for future decisions.

Support product sign-off by providing data-driven insights and keeping the range plan accurate. Monitor intake margins and sizing, and assist with strategy and sign-off documents. Ensure alignment with overall planning goals and update WSSI for owned categories.

Lead the critical path process, communicate intake changes, and address supply issues. Ensure intake data accuracy for WSSI updates and maintain records for future capacity planning.

Prepare sales performance analysis for Monday meetings, propose actions, and ensure promotions and markdowns are timely. Monitor stock levels, update WSSI, and recommend markdowns or reorders to meet targets.

Track terminal stock and suggest markdowns to meet targets, ensuring decisions consider sales, margins, and WSSI spending.

Manage the Merchandise Admin Assistant, conduct weekly meetings, and participate in team discussions. Support performance reviews and objective setting for junior team members.

Please click the apply button to send your CV to Nadine Tipping, remembering to state your current salary and package.

Job Ref NT – 5001777

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