Assistant Merchandiser - Clothing Retail

Assistant Merchandiser – Clothing Retail

We are recruiting for an Assistant Merchandiser to join the Clothing Merchandising team. The role will be based from our Watford offices and offers flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. The Assistant Merchandiser will support the Clothing Merchandising team to maximise profit and minimise waste through the accurate delivery of sales analysis, forecasting, ownership of stock and intake management.

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential:
  Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Free On‑Site Parking:
  Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle‑free.
• Onsite Coffee Lounge:
  Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
• Exclusive Store Discounts:
  Receive a 10% discount on most in‑store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits:
  Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support you and your family’s needs.
• My Staff Shop:
  Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
• Life Assurance Cover:
  Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme:
  Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Generous Holiday Allowance:
  Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
• Pension Scheme:
  Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

• Conduct and compile range planning analysis to include supplier, category, phase, colour, shape and sizing.
• Attend pre‑selection range planning meetings and compile any relevant analysis/next steps.
• Maintain and update range plan ensuring full accuracy at all times.
• Work with the Merchandising team to deliver against the top‑line planning principles, including phasing, category mixes and option counts.
• Liaise with suppliers and logistics/supply chain teams on any intake problems, take necessary action and feed back to relevant business functions.
• Propose appropriate actions for delivery delays and short shipments.
• Prepare analysis for weekly meetings commenting on previous week’s category/product sales performance.
• Ensure that promotions and markdowns are actioned in a timely manner to meet start dates and communicate effectively with the business.
• Monitor & report on terminal stock levels and suggest actions to achieve terminal targets.

• Previous experience of working as an Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandise Administration Assistant.
• Previous working experience in clothing retail.
• The ability to identify commercial issues and propose appropriate action.
• Previous experience of developing / streamlining processes to be more effective.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong organiser skills.