<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong><span class="">Assistant Merchandiser | Manchester | £32,000 - £36,000 | Benefits | Retail &amp; Ecommerce | Global </span></strong></p><p class="">This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the biggest lifestyle and performance brands, known for having a bold bold vision, and exceptional product.</p><p class="">As Assistant Merchandiser, you'll play a pivotal role within a high-performing product team, supporting key trading decisions, optimising stock flow, and driving commercial performance across multiple categories.<br class="">You'll work closely with Buying, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Logistics, gaining exposure across the full product lifecycle, from planning through to post-season analysis.</p><h3 class=""><span class="">What You'll Be Doing:</span></h3><ul class=""><li class=""><p class="">Lead the creation of Monday trade reports, providing sharp weekly insights that highlight risks, uncover opportunities, and influence trading decisions.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Deliver ad hoc analysis to support more data-driven, strategic choices across the wider business.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Manage line cards, forecasting, and sales/stock planning, driving smarter buy suggestions and ensuring the right product hits the right place at the right time.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Oversee intake versus plan, balancing freight budgets, supplier timelines, and seasonal constraints.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Own the stock ordering process - from raising POs to managing delivery schedules and coordinating barcodes.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Support the Senior Merchandiser in building seasonal reporting packs and post-season reviews, delivering actionable insights and recommendations.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Mentor and support the Merchandising Admin Assistant, helping to develop future merchandising talent.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Build strong, trusted relationships across Buying, Ecommerce, Logistics, and Marketing - you'll be right at the centre of the action.</p></li></ul><h3 class=""><span class="">What You'll Bring:</span></h3><ul class=""><li class=""><p class="">Proven experience in merchandising, either already at Assistant level or ready to step up from MAA.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">A commercial mindset with strong analytical and numerical skills.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Advanced Excel skills: vlookups, pivot tables, and confident data manipulation.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Highly organised, detail-driven, and proactive in managing workload and priorities.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">A confident communicator who collaborates effectively across teams.</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Passionate about product, performance, and growth and ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.</p></li></ul><p>BBBH34915</p></dd>