Senior Assistant Merchandiser

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on company products

Permanent position

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Assistant Merchandiser for a store and ecommerce retailer in the Manchester area. You will monitor bestselling lines, use WSSI for forecasting, and support the Merchandiser with trading and planning.

You will also coordinate store transfers, generate weekly bestseller lists, manage stock movement, and update price changes. A proactive, detail-driven candidate with Excel skills is preferred for continuous improvement in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in merchandising, retail, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all best & worst selling lines on a weekly basis.
• Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales.
• Directly report into the Merchandiser to assist in trading and planning.
• Monitor and arrange Store to store transfers to maximise on sales opportunities.
• Generating list of Bestsellers on a weekly basis.
• Administer old and current stock for stores, and propose markdowns.
• Uploading price changes into the system.
• Setting up and updating Year to Date report, provide sales information about productsProfile.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Deadline oriented

Attention to detail

Retail merchandising

Education

Merchandising/retail education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Client Details

A Fantastic opportunity for an Senior Assistant Merchandiser to join a store & ecommerce retailer who sell stylish fashion in the Manchester area. As a business they have been trading for over 30 years, selling through a number of channels including, stores, outlets, concession and ecommerce. They benefit from their head office close to public transport.

Description

• Monitor all best & worst selling lines on a weekly basis
• Work within the WSSI for re-forecasting & updating actualised sales
• Directly report into the Merchandiser to assist in trading and planning.
• Monitor and arrange Store to store transfers to maximise on sales opportunities
• Generating list of Bestsellers on a weekly basis
• Administer old and current stock for stores, and propose markdowns
• Creating and updating Stock Availability report for the Internet and present recommendations for needed actions
• Monitoring warehouse activity to make sure appropriate inventory level is maintained
• Analysing product performance at section level, where expected sales is not achieved
• Managing stock returns into the business at the end of each season
• Providing store performance analysis, outlining best and worst performing stores
• Uploading price changes into the system
• Setting up and updating Year to Date report, provide sales information about productsProfile

A successful Senior Assistant Merchandiser should have:

• Experience or education in merchandising, retail, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and meeting deadlines.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of approximately £28000 to £34,000 per annum.
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• Discount on company products.
• Convenient location in Bury, close to transport links.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in the Fashion industry.

Senior Assistant Merchandiser