Assistant Merchandiser – Logo (12 Month Fixed‑Term Contract)
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days in office, including Wednesday and Thursday)Start Date: August 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)Contract: 12 Month Fixed‑Term ContractSalary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Develop Your Merchandising Career in Global Retail
At Harding+, our Merchandising team drives retail performance across a global cruise operation. Through forecasting, stock management, trade analysis and Open to Buy (OTB) planning, Assistant Merchandisers ensure the right product reaches the right ships at the right time.
We are looking for an ambitious Assistant Merchandiser to join our Logo category team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract based in Avonmouth, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Assistant Merchandiser, or an experienced Merchandising Assistant looking to progress in an internationally focused retail business.
Support Trading, Forecasting and Commercial Performance
As Assistant Merchandiser, you will support the Senior Merchandiser and Buying teams in maximising commercial opportunities through effective inventory management, forecasting and stock planning.
- Support weekly trade reporting across your designated category, analysing sales, stock, profit and markdown performance against budget and prior year.
- Provide insights to inform replenishment, stock flow and wider trading decisions.
- Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising Assistants, Operations, Warehouse teams, Vendors to manage inventory levels, allocations and replenishment to ships—ensuring strong product availability while minimising risk and protecting profit.
- Contribute to forecasting and seasonal planning, support OTB management and help optimise ranges alongside the broader Buying and Merchandising team.
This is a highly analytical and commercially focused role requiring strong planning capability, sound judgement and confidence in turning trading performance into meaningful action.
Gain Exposure in a Unique International Retail Environment
Harding+ operates across multiple cruise lines, supplier partners and highly seasonal trading cycles, creating a fast‑paced environment unlike traditional retail.
You will gain exposure to supplier planning, trade performance and category strategy, and may join vendor meetings alongside the Buyer and Senior Merchandiser. Where appropriate, you could conduct ship visits to review stock packages and identify sales opportunities.
You will work in a hybrid model, spending three days per week in our Avonmouth office, with core collaboration days on Wednesday and Thursday, plus one additional in‑office day as needed.
About You
You may already be an Assistant Merchandiser or an experienced Merchandising Assistant seeking the next step in your career.
- Strong analytical capability and understanding of forecasting, stock management and trading performance.
- Organised, commercially curious and comfortable using data to support decisions and identify opportunities.
- Proactive, collaborative and confident communicating with a variety of stakeholders.
- Enjoy problem‑solving, thrive in a fast‑paced environment and eager to develop your merchandising career.
- Experience within retail merchandising, fashion, lifestyle or branded product environments is advantageous but not essential.
What You Will Gain
Joining a supportive and ambitious global retail business headquartered in Avonmouth, Bristol, we offer:
- Annual bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Healthcare provision
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional five days
- Exposure to international retail operations and trading performance
- Opportunity to develop your merchandising experience within a fast‑paced, highly commercial environment
Harding+ is the world’s only dedicated cruise retailer, partnering with leading global cruise lines and operating retail shops across ships worldwide.
We are committed to building diverse teams and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to thrive.
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