Junior Merchandiser

Junior Merchandiser | Global Fashion & Lifestyle Brand | £35,000 - £38,000 + Benefits The BrandThis is one of the UK's most well known retailers - bold in design, market presence, strong in product. They are arguably the UK's most established retail giant that lead the way for the High Street and completely dominant their space. This is a business with big plans and serious momentum, not just in the UK, but globally too.The Role as Junior MerchandiserThis is a high-ownership opportunity for a confident Junior Merchandiser - or a strong Assistant ready to step up. You'll play a central role in driving performance, managing stock, and ensuring product gets from plan to store with speed and precision. You'll collaborate closely with Buying, Design, and Ecommerce, and you'll be expected to think commercially, act fast, and back decisions with data.What You'll Be DoingLead WSSI updates and ensure buy plans and KPIs are locked and aligned with the Senior MerchandiserBuild out category-level product mixes and range plans, using trade and historical data to shape decisionsRun and analyse weekly trading reports, highlighting risks and opportunities with clear, commercial actionsManage intake at both category and line level - including PO tracking, on-time deliveries, cancellations and repeatsOwn forecasting and performance tracking for all key lines and sub-categoriesSupport OTB management, markdown proposals, and rebuys to protect margin and drive sell-throughMonitor and respond to in-season trading trends, adjusting the range plan and stock flow accordinglyWork closely with suppliers, brand partners, and internal teams to maintain delivery accuracy and product availabilityPartner with Buying and Design to build commercially balanced assortments that reflect brand strategy and customer demandTrack the competition, monitor market trends, and feed insight into planning and product conversationsSupport and mentor the Assistant Merchandiser, helping them grow alongside youWhat We're Looking ForYou could already be a Junior Merchandiser, or a highly capable Assistant Merchandiser ready for your next step. Either way, you'll need to bring:Proven merchandising experience in a fast-paced fashion businessStrong Excel skills - vlookups, pivots, forecasting and analysis should be second natureConfidence working with data and translating numbers into clear, commercial actionsStrong understanding of stock flow, margin, and product lifecycleExcellent organisation and time management - you stay calm under pressureA collaborative, can-do mindset and clear communication stylePassion for premium fashion and a sharp commercial eyeIf you're ready to roll up your sleeves, bring the energy, and grow with a retailer that's going places and ever evolving - we'd love to hear from you.BBBH33812

Created: 2025-08-13