Merchandising Assistant

Job Role The Merchandising team at Drake’s works hard to ensure we have the right products, at the right time, in the right place. They work closely with the Production, Design, Operations and Retail teams to plan and build the range and take control of stock levels to maximise profit for the company. As a Merchandising Assistant you will support the Merchandising team to ensure the smooth running of the Drake’s product lifecycle – from data upload to product landing in stores and online. This is an entry-mid level position so is ideal for someone wanting to start a career in fashion merchandising or for someone who has already gained around a year of experience and is looking to move into a high growth exciting brand. Building an understanding of the Drake’s customer is important for the role so an interest in Menswear fashion and tailoring would be beneficial.  What You’ll Be Doing:Monitoring stock levels, sales and availability across stores / channels and reviewing replenishment requirements where relevant Supporting allocation of stock to stores / channels to maximise sales and minimise shortages or excess Assisting with sales and stock analysis, spotting trends and making recommendations on best / worst sellers Supporting the Merchandising team with reporting, analysis and administrative tasks Helping manage the product set-up and inventory system ensuring accurate visibility and pricing Building strong working relationships across departments including Production and Operations to ensure smooth running on items such as orders, deliveries and the resolution of issues Gaining experience and exposure to / with AI tools  Skills and Attributes:Strong numerical and analytical skills; comfortable working with data and spreadsheets Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel Ability to learn and adapt to new systems / software quickly Commercial awareness and interest in retail / fashion trends A proactive, collaborative “team player” attitude Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks A strong work ethic and enthusiasm for the fashion industry Ambition to develop a career path within Merchandising  Experience & Qualifications:Any relevant experience in retail, merchandising, or an admin support role A degree or college qualification in a related field is beneficial but not essential Experience with AI preferred