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.

Person Specification:

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