Assistant Merchandiser

We are Kiltane, an Edinburgh based brand specialising in cashmere and dedicated to creating easy-to-wear timeless luxury for everyday living.

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially curious Assistant Merchandiser to join our Head Office team. This role focuses on sales performance, stock planning and trading analysis across our retail and e-commerce channels.

From day one, you will contribute to driving sales, optimising stock efficiency and supporting margin performance. This opportunity is suited to a high-potential graduate or early-career professional (0–2 years’ experience) who is eager to take ownership, develop quickly and build a long-term career in merchandising.

• Support forecasting and intake planning aligned to sales and stock targets
• Maintain WSSI documents, range plans and critical paths with accuracy and commercial awareness
• Contribute analysis to range and seasonal reviews, identifying risks and opportunities
• Provide clear, timely performance insight to support decision‑making
• Own the production and distribution of weekly and ad‑hoc sales, stock and KPI reports to Merchandising, Buying, Retail and E‑commerce teams
• Contribute commentary to weekly trade meetings, highlighting performance drivers and recommended actions
• Monitor sell‑through, stock cover and margin performance across channels
• Proactively identify best and worst sellers, stock imbalances and emerging trends
• Support promotional and markdown activity to optimise sell‑through and profitability

• Monitor stock levels across stores, warehouse and online to maintain availability and efficiency
• Raise and track purchase orders, maintaining accurate delivery schedules
• Partner with warehouse to resolve delivery issues and discrepancies
• Support stock transfers and stocktakes with strong attention to detail
• Maintain accurate product, pricing and stock data across internal systems

• Build strong working relationships with stores, e‑commerce, wholesale & warehouse teams
• Respond to store and e‑commerce queries with clear, data-led recommendations
• Contribute to a commercially focused, collaborative team culture

• Graduate calibre or 0–2 years’ experience in a merchandising, retail head office or analytical role
• Strong numerical and analytical capability
• Confident Excel skills (formulas essential; Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP advantageous)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Genuine interest in retail performance and commercial decision‑making
• Degree in Fashion, Business, Economics or related discipline
• Experience using merchandising, stock or ERP systems

• Commercially driven and naturally curious
• Eager to take ownership and responsibility