Assistant Merchandiser – D2C FASHION BRAND
Central Manchester – full time head office based role
up to £28k
Our client are one of the fastest growing fashion brands in the UK and are looking to expand their Merchandising team. They are looking to recruit an experience Assistant Fashion Merchandiser with at least 1+ years experience working for a D2C fashion brand in analysing weekly trade performance, planning, forecasting and WSSI, range and product strategy. stock management and excellent Excel skills.
Job role
Reporting to the Merchandiser
To own and actively manage stock performance across assigned categories, contributing to trading decisions, stock efficiency, and delivery of sales and margin targets across retail and digital channels.
Key Responsibilities
Trading & Performance
Monitor daily and weekly sales performance, identifying risks and opportunities
Lead or co-lead weekly trade reviews, presenting category performance and key actions
Provide clear, data-led recommendations on trading actions (e.g. markdowns, rebuys, stock movement)
Support delivery of sales and margin targets through effective trading decisions
Stock Management
Own and actively trade the stock file, including allocations, replenishment, and optimisation
Monitor stock health (availability, fragmentation, slow sellers, stock-outs)
Analyse size and product performance to drive availability and reduce risk
Grade stock using A/B/C classification based on rate of sale and seasonal relevance
Recommend and execute stock actions to improve sell-through
Planning & Forecasting
Own and maintain WSSI (Weekly Sales, Stock & Intake) for assigned areas
Contribute to forecasting and reforecasting decisions based on current performance
Analyse historical and current data to support range and stock planning
Stock File Ownership
Own and actively manage stock performance across web and retail channels
Ensure stock is optimised for key trading periods and seasonal peaks
Partner with ecommerce and retail teams to maximise product visibility and sell-through
Support delivery of revenue and margin targets through effective stock management
Supplier & Intake Management
Manage purchase orders and track intake delivery
Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely stock flow
Support intake planning in line with trading requirements
Commercial Contribution
Support buy planning and trading strategies to deliver financial targets
Contribute to promotional and markdown planning
Identify opportunities to improve performance and mitigate risk
Systems & Reporting
Take ownership of merchandising systems and tools to support trading decisions
Maintain accurate and timely reporting
Produce clear and insightful trade reports and presentations
Skills & Experience
Experience working as a Merchandiser Admin Assistant in D2C fashion brand
Strong numerical and analytical capability
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, scenario analysis)
Strong commercial awareness
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
Confident communicator with ability to present insights
Ability to take ownership and proactively manage workload
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