Senior Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion Brand

The Retail Partnership Ltd; City Of London, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fashion brand as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser. This role is essential in supporting the merchandising team with sales forecasting, strategy creation, and inventory management. Ideal for ambitious individuals ready for their next career advancement, with opportunities to work from home on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Experience at an Assistant Merchandiser level in the fashion industry is essential.
• Ability to excel in fast-paced environments with strong time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock and sales reports, contributing to seasonal strategy discussions.
• Ensure accurate product transfers and support the Commercial Manager's intake process.
• Act as a point of contact for marketing activations and commercial events.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Job description

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join this thriving fashion brand as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the merchandising team, forecasting sales, identifying opportunities, and creating a strategy across the business.

This role would suit someone currently working at an Assistant / Senior Assistant Merchandiser level ready for their next move, who is ambitious, organised, and passionate about product. Based in East London / Essex, with Friday's working from home.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the accurate production of weekly, monthly, and seasonal stock and sales reports
• Contribute to seasonal strategy discussions, using sales data to guide product range selections during meetings
• Maintain and update merchandising summaries
• Take ownership of reviews and returns reports, presenting actionable insights to the wider team
• Ensure seamless end-of-season markdowns and price adjustments are reflected online and communicate updates across teams
• Coordinate product transfers, stock locations, and shipment samples, handling write-offs and adjustments as needed
• Support the Commercial Manager in the intake process, liaising with suppliers and partners to ensure timely shipments and accurate delivery schedules
• Serve as a point of contact for commercial trading events, including pop-ups, trade shows, and marketing activations.

Person Specification:

• Experience at an Assistant Merchandiser level within the fashion industry
• Advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional time management and the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment
• A sharp eye for accuracy and attention to detail
• A team player who is flexible and thrives in cross-departmental collaboration