Senior Assistant Merchandiser

JR United Kingdom; Sale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion group in the UK seeks a Senior Assistant Merchandiser in Manchester. This role involves supporting trading decisions, analyzing sales, and managing stock flow processes. Ideal candidates will have strong merchandising experience and excellent analytical skills, alongside the ability to work cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising or as an MAA ready for a step up.
• Comfortable with Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables).
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead Monday trade reporting - analyzing sales, identifying risks.
• Forecast sales and stock, manage line cards.
• Support and mentor our Merchandising Admin Assistant.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Excel proficiency

Education

Experience in merchandising

Job description

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International Senior Assistant Merchandiser | Manchester | Fashion | £32,000 - £35,000 + benefits
Why This Role, Why Now?

With international expansion well underway, award-winning digital growth, and a stable foundation within one of the UK's most successful fashion groups - this is the perfect place to accelerate your career.
Your Role as the Senior Assistant Merchandiser:

You'll be part of a high-performing product team, supporting critical trading decisions and driving stock efficiency across multiple categories. You'll work alongside experienced merchandisers and buyers, gaining exposure across the full product lifecycle - from planning to post-season analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Monday trade reporting - analysing sales, identifying risks, and influencing action

• Forecast sales and stock, manage line cards, and support seasonal buy planning

• Manage the stock flow process: from raising POs to tracking intake and delivery

• Monitor freight budgets, supplier timelines, and intake plans

• Deliver ad hoc insight to support commercial teams

• Contribute to post-season analysis and strategic planning

• Support and mentor our Merchandising Admin Assistant

• Build trusted relationships across Buying, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Logistics
  

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in merchandising - either as an Assistant Merchandiser or an experienced MAA ready to take the next step

• Commercial mindset with strong numerical and analytical skills

• Comfortable with Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)

• Highly organised, detail-driven and proactive

• A confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

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