As part of this dynamic group, the Merchandising Assistant will play a key role in supporting the wider Merchandising team, ensuring the smooth flow of stock across multiple high-profile retail partners. You will be instrumental in managing stock levels, coordinating orders and supporting logistics to ensure products are delivered on time and accurately.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in merchandising, offering hands-on experience across stock management, supplier coordination, and supply chain operations within a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Own all departmental admin and data-led tasks, ensuring accuracy at all times
Produce and distribute daily and weekly sales, stock and intake reports
Prepare Monday trade packs and weekly trade analysis, including bestseller and performance reviews
Analyse best sellers, slow movers, stock cover and opportunities, sharing insights with the wider team
Maintain and update critical paths, tracking supplier updates and flagging risks or delays to ensure deadlines are met across product fulfilment, shipping and transportation cycles
Manage and track purchase orders, quantities, size ratios and delivery schedules, ensuring alignment with stock and logistics plans
Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, supporting communication, delivery timelines and transportation coordination
Monitor inbound deliveries and liaise with distribution centres, warehouses and transportation providers to ensure smooth stock flow
Manage logistics operations alongside warehouse activities, improving efficiency across the wider supply chain
Support stock allocation across online and wholesale channels, maintaining optimal stock levels through effective use of IT systems and digital tools
Maintain system accuracy for product data, pricing, promotions and go-lives, supporting effective stock management and reporting
Assist with range builds, range reviews, trade meetings and seasonal planning
Develop and analyse budgets, reviewing costs including shipping and transportation rates, and providing reports and recommendations to management
Research, review and test transportation providers and shipping options to ensure cost efficiency and service performance
Handle queries from Wholesale customers, Warehouse teams and internal departments
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year