Merchandising Assistant - £28,000 - £32,000 A Year
Zachary Daniels Recruitment · Manchester, England ·
Merchandising Assistant | £28,000 - £32,000 | 2 days on-site | 3 days WFH | Manchester City Centre You'll be working directly with the Merch Manager in a brand that's growing quickly, so there's loads of opportunity to learn, get stuck in, and have a real impact.
It's a collaborative, no-nonsense environment where good ideas and proactive thinking go a long way. We're looking for a Senior Merchandising Assistant / Assistant Merchandiser to join the team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-growing, e-commerce-led brand where you'll play a key part in keeping product flowing, trading smoothly, and stock in the right place at the right time.
What you'll be doing:Pull together weekly, monthly and seasonal trading reportsDig into sales and stock data to spot trends, risks and opportunitiesCall out what's working (and what's not), and suggest actionsSupport range planning, assortment reviews and OTBKeep reporting clean, efficient and constantly improvingManage price updates on site (markdowns, promos, etc.)Own stock intake and keep a close eye on availability day-to-dayManage the intake schedule, working with suppliers to track orders and deliveriesStay on top of any delays or issues and help solve them earlyWork closely with the warehouse to make sure receipts and despatches hit deadlinesKeep the critical path updated and movingAct as the link between Merch, Buying, Marketing, Trading and WarehouseShare clear updates on stock levels, deliveries, issues and actionsKeep everyone aligned so launches and trading run smoothlyEssentialsExperience in merchandising, stock control or a similar commercial role (around 6 -12 months)Confident with Excel (think Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, formulas, etc.)Strong organisation and communication skillsSolid understanding of the critical path from order to launchComfortable working with stock KPIs (availability, OOS, missed sales)Good commercial awareness, especially in an e-commerce environmentDetail-oriented, proactive, and happy juggling multiple moving partsExperience with FOB suppliers and freight processesUnderstanding of production, shipping or supplier challengesKnowledge of size curves, pack ratios and trading patternsShopify experienceExposure to wholesale or partnershipsBroader interest in trading and planningBH36128