Junior Merchandiser - Fashion Brand

The Retail Partnership Ltd; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to join their team in East London. The successful candidate will support the merchandising team by forecasting sales and creating strategies, while also overseeing stock reports and product transfers. This role is ideal for someone with experience in merchandising and advanced Excel skills, looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience at Junior or Assistant Merchandiser level within the fashion industry.
• Exceptional time management and ability to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of stock and sales reports.
• Coordinate product transfers and stock locations.
• Support the Commercial Manager in intake process.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join this thriving fashion brand as a Junior 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 Junior Merchandiser level or an Assistant Merchandiser 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 Junior 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