Assistant Merchandiser

We are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join us! Working closely with your Merchandiser and the Buying team, you'll play an important role in the planning and delivery of your department through strong analysis and commercial insight - helping to put the right product in the right place at the right time.

• Support the WSSI, OTB and seasonal reforecasting process, using current trade, customer demand and lessons learnt to shape commercially balanced plans
• Turn weekly, seasonal and ad hoc trading data into clear insight, actions and recommendations for the Merchandiser and wider team
• Analyse sales, stock, intake, sell-through, margin and availability by channel, store and product area to identify opportunities and risks
• Proactively track live trade and stock health, escalating risks and recommending actions that optimise sales, margin and customer experience
• Partner with Retail, Ecommerce, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to resolve stock queries, delivery issues and capacity challenges
• Coordinate price changes, promotions and markdown set-up accurately across systems
• Provide day-to-day guidance to Merchandising Admin Assistants, and deputise for your Merchandiser in trading meetings when needed

• Proven experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or advanced Merchandising Administrative Assistant
• Excellent numerate and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret trends and performance data to inform commercial decisions
• Proficient in Excel and confident using merchandising systems, including WSSI
• Able to multitask and prioritise a busy workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A strong collaborator, able to build positive cross-functional relationships to understand customer and buying trends

• Be a brand ambassador, safeguarding our values and ethos.
• Demonstrate honesty and respect in every interaction.
• Foster collaboration and open, active listening
• Take ownership of all aspects of the role.

• Hybrid Working - up to 3 days in our Battersea Office
• Enjoy 25 days' annual leave plus all bank holidays
• Extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us, up to 38 days.
• Is it your birthday? Take it off and celebrate!
• Helping plan for the future - enhanced pension scheme.
• Get on the move - cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing app - pay yourself 40% of your earned wages whenever you want.
• Saving scheme with Smart Money Cymru.
• Flexible work options.
• Enjoy fabulous social events.
• Give back with volunteer days to support our communities.
• Prioritise your well-being with our Health and Wellbeing hub.
• Specsavers voucher – Get a free sight test and contribution towards glasses (T & C’s) apply.
• We love our products! Enjoy:
  • 40% off JoJo branded lines
  • 25% off full-price NEXT products
  • 10% off NEXT Beauty products
  • Up to 10% off most branded products
• Embrace an “It’s up to you” learning environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Your furry friend doesn’t have to stay at home – our offices are dog friendly for friendly pooches.

We make happy and helpful clothes and products that let children be children – in all their silly, messy, adventurous, noisy, imaginative joy. But we’re not just about selling products; we’re about creating a warm, community-centric environment for our employees and our customers. From 39 locations across the UK and Ireland and a thriving e-commerce platform, we offer a meticulously designed collection of children’s clothing, toys, and essentials designed with love and care: always with children at the forefront of…