Assistant Merchandiser

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join this thriving fashion brand as an 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 a Assistant Merchandiser level or an MAA ready for their next step, 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.

• Experience at MAA or 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