<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><h3 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt;">International Senior Assistant Merchandiser | Manchester | Fashion | £32,000 - £35,000 + benefits </span></h3><h3 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt;">Why This Role, Why Now?</span></h3><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">With international expansion well underway, award-winning digital growth, and a stable foundation within one of the UK's most successful fashion groups - this is the perfect place to accelerate your career.</span><br class=""><br class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt;">Your Role as the Senior Assistant Merchandiser:</span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You'll be part of a high-performing product team, supporting critical trading decisions and driving stock efficiency across multiple categories. You'll work alongside experienced merchandisers and buyers, gaining exposure across the full product lifecycle - from planning to post-season analysis.</span></p><h4 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt;">Key Responsibilities:</span></h4><ul class=""><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead Monday trade reporting - analysing sales, identifying risks, and influencing action</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Forecast sales and stock, manage line cards, and support seasonal buy planning</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Manage the stock flow process: from raising POs to tracking intake and delivery</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Monitor freight budgets, supplier timelines, and intake plans</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Deliver ad hoc insight to support commercial teams</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contribute to post-season analysis and strategic planning</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support and mentor our Merchandising Admin Assistant</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Build trusted relationships across Buying, Ecommerce, Marketing, and Logistics</span></p></li></ul><h3 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt;">What You'll Bring:</span></h3><ul class=""><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven experience in merchandising - either as an Assistant Merchandiser or an experienced MAA ready to take the next step</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Commercial mindset with strong numerical and analytical skills</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comfortable with Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, etc.)</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Highly organised, detail-driven and proactive</span></p></li><li class=""><p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>BBBH33813</strong></span></p></dd>