Assistant Merchandiser – Fashion Retail

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join a dynamic fashion brand in Manchester. You will work closely with the Merchandiser and Buying teams, helping to drive sales, profit and stock performance in a fast‑paced, commercially focused environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Merchandiser in planning and trading product ranges to meet sales, profit and stock targets.
• Produce and analyse weekly trading reports, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels and intake to ensure optimal product availability.
• Manage purchase orders, deliveries and supplier critical paths.
• Re‑forecast sales, stock and intake based on current trading data.
• Collaborate with Buying to build balanced, commercially successful ranges.
• Recommend markdowns, promotions and stock‑management actions.
• Liaise with suppliers, warehouses and internal teams to resolve stock and delivery issues.
• Support seasonal planning, budgeting and range reviews.
• Provide guidance to Merchandise Assistants where needed.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser in fashion retail.
• Strong commercial awareness and a genuine passion for fashion.
• Highly analytical with excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in prioritising workload in a fast‑moving retail setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Proactive, organised and solutions‑focused, with confidence to challenge when appropriate.
• Team‑player with a positive attitude and desire to develop a merchandising career.

Required skills

• Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis functions)