Senior Assistant Merchandiser — Stock, Range & Analytics

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Compassionate leave

Buy back up to 3 days

Volunteer leave

On-site gym

Employee assistance program

On-site physio

Staff discount on THG brands

Subsidised bus pass

On-site staff shop

Refer a friend bonus

Anniversary gifts

Job summary

THG is seeking a highly organised Senior Assistant Merchandiser to join the MP Activewear Clothing team at our Manchester ICON office. You will deliver reporting and analysis to drive KPIs, while helping manage intake and optimise stock performance.

You’ll work with the Merchandiser and cross-functional teams on range planning, pricing, and stock strategies, supporting junior colleagues and improving processes for our THG brands.

Qualifications

• Relevant merchandising experience at Assistant Merchandiser level and progression to a senior role.
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting software.
• Strong commercial awareness with numerical and analytical skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel.
• Positive, self-motivated team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support department trade performance analyses to maximise bestsellers and clear underperforming stock.
• Propose pricing, reprices and markdowns and understand impact on margin and sell-through.
• Assist with Line Card/Rebuy forecasting, considering supplier lead times and seasonality to drive sales and profitability.
• Support Range Plan forecasting, stock planning, promotions and seasonal launches.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting to inform Buying & Merch teams decisions.
• Oversee the critical path process to ensure timely delivery of department deliverables.
• Support junior team development and identify process improvements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication

Problem-solving

Team player

Continuous improvement

Commercial awareness

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

THG is seeking a highly organised Senior Assistant Merchandiser to join the MP Activewear Clothing team at our Manchester ICON office. You will deliver reporting and analysis to drive KPIs, while helping manage intake and optimise stock performance.

You’ll work with the Merchandiser and cross-functional teams on range planning, pricing, and stock strategies, supporting junior colleagues and improving processes for our THG brands.