Merchandising Assistant

Homewares Business | Greater Manchester

A brand new exciting opportunity has arisen for a Merchandising Assistant to join a fast-paced and commercially focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within merchandising, offering exposure across sales, stock, product and wider commercial activity.

You'll work closely with the wider merchandising team, providing day-to-day administrative and analytical support and helping to ensure the business has the right product available at the right time.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative environment where there is plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and take on additional responsibility as your experience grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising team with day-to-day administrative and analytical tasks
• Maintain accurate product, sales, stock and pricing information
• Assist with purchase orders, stock movements and delivery tracking
• Monitor sales, stock and intake, highlighting any issues or discrepancies
• Produce regular sales, stock and trading reports
• Assist with critical path management and key deadlines
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries
• Support preparation for trade and commercial meetings
• Assist with promotional, pricing and markdown activity
• Carry out ad hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making
• Help ensure stock is available in line with business requirements
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all systems are kept up to date

About You

• A degree in a relevant field (e.g. Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management or equivalent experience)
• Previous experience in a retail, merchandising, buying, or supply chain environment is preferred (including placements/internships)
• Commercially curious with an interest in retail and merchandising
• Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with good relationship-building skills
• Proactive, positive and keen to learn

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