Senior Assistant Merchandiser

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Bierton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based retailer is seeking a Senior Assistant Merchandiser in Buckinghamshire. You will support planning and trading activities, contribute to category planning, and manage international stakeholder communications. Ideal candidates will have a background in retail merchandising, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Background in retail merchandising or demand planning.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Confidence to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support category teams in planning and trading activities.
• Deliver in-season performance analysis with a Senior Merchandiser.
• Help manage the International critical path with key stakeholders.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Data-driven decision-making

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Collaboration

Job description

Senior Assistant Merchandiser | Buckinghamshire | £32,000 - £36,000

Looking for a place where play, purpose, and people come together? This leading UK-based retailer combines the energy of a fast-paced retail environment with the heart of a values-driven business. With a strong presence on the high street and a growing digital footprint, they're passionate about bringing joy to families - and that same spirit runs through their workplace culture.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support category teams in planning and trading activities to help unlock growth and maximise profitability.
• Partner closely with a Senior Merchandiser to deliver in-season performance analysis, proactively identifying risks, and recommending reforecasts where needed.
• Contribute to category planning - from budgeting and option counts to depth of buy - ensuring product ranges are built with both precision and flexibility.
• Help manage the International critical path by aligning key stakeholders to timelines, deliverables, and meeting schedules.
• Collate sales history, market insights, and learnings to inform seasonal strategy recommendations.
• Analyse best and worst-performing lines, using trade reports to surface insights and make actionable recommendations to improve partner performance.
• Work with OTB and stock plans to spot opportunities and highlight risks across markets.
• Maintain accurate space planning and store grading data to drive stock turn, optimise range efficiency, and mitigate overstock risk.
• Collaborate with teams across buying, finance, and supply chain to ensure timely order fulfilment and smooth stock flow into each market.
• Assist in preparing trade packs, commentary, and present findings in team meetings.
• Liaise directly with International Partners and Account Managers to support commercial planning and product strategy, always keeping the end customer in focus.
• Be the go-to contact for international commercial queries and step in when the Senior Merchandiser is away.
• Continuously look for ways to improve how we work - challenge norms, suggest improvements, and help build best practices in merchandising.

What You'll Bring:

• A background in retail merchandising or demand planning with a solid grasp of data-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, paired with a keen attention to detail.
• Confidence to work autonomously and juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong relationships across different functions.
• A solutions-focused approach and a passion for making things better - whether it's a process, a report, or a plan.