Assistant Merchandiser

Elite Associates are proud to be partnering with a leading menswear brand to recruit an Assistant Merchandiser, where you'll play a key role in supporting the planning, trading and performance of the Menswear department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their merchandising career within a fast paced fashion retail environment.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Merchandiser in planning and trading the Menswear department to achieve sales, profit and stock targets.Analyse weekly sales performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.Prepare weekly trade reports and present key findings to the wider buying and merchandising teams.Manage stock levels to optimise availability while minimising markdown and excess inventory.Review and maintain WSSI (Weekly Sales, Stock & Intake) reports, updating forecasts where required.Place purchase orders and manage the critical path to ensure on-time product delivery.Work closely with Buying, Design, Production, Ecommerce and Distribution teams to ensure smooth product launches and stock flow.Monitor intake, deliveries and supplier performance, highlighting any potential delays or issues.Support seasonal planning, range reviews and assortment planning.Produce ad hoc sales, stock and performance analysis to support trading decisions.Assist with promotions, markdown strategy and end-of-season reviews.Mentor and support the development of a Merchandising Admin Assistant where applicable.Skills & ExperiencePrevious experience as a Merchandising Admin Assistant (MAA) or Assistant Merchandiser within a fashion or retail business.Experience working with Menswear is advantageous but not essential.Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of retail trading and merchandising principles.Highly analytical with excellent numerical skills.Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis.Experience using merchandising systems such as SAP, Oracle, Business Central or similar is beneficial.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Proactive, detail-oriented and solutions-focused.Passion for fashion, retail and product.Apply Now!