Merchandising Assistant

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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