Junior​/Assistant Merchandiser; Garments

What You’ll Do

• Support the Garment Merchandising team in maintaining strong relationships with key garment suppliers and shareholders
• Assist senior merchandisers with garment supplier discussions, including cost prices, lead times, and payment terms
• Help prepare and maintain stock and sales performance reports, learning how to identify trends and opportunities to drive sales
• Work closely with the team to monitor pricing across garment categories, helping to ensure we stay competitive while protecting profitability
• Develop an understanding of how our garment ranges perform by researching competitors and learning about the wider retail market
• Collaborate with departments across the business to support sales, profit and efficient stock management
• Contribute to product development by gathering feedback, checking reviews, and assisting with quality or fit improvement tasks
• Provide day-to-day administrative and analytical support to the Garment Merchandising team
• Analyse sales trends, inventory levels, and production schedules to create purchase orders and maintain inventory levels within a specific budget
• Ensure continuous product availability by proactively forecasting demand and managing inventory levels to prevent out-of-stock occurrences

• Ideally 6–12 months’ experience in a merchandising, garment buying, or purchasing role (internships or placements also considered).
• Interest in the garment production process and building supplier relationships – any experience with overseas garment suppliers (East Asia region) is a bonus.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop within a fast-paced fashion or sportswear environment.
• Proficient in the use of Excel to be able to maintain ordering spreadsheets and create reports of stock and sales trends, as well as being confident on other Microsoft programs
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling product or sales information.
• Willingness to learn about garment costing, negotiation and commercial decision-making.
• Able to manage your time effectively, prioritise workload, and stay calm when things get busy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with a positive and collaborative attitude.
• Highly organised, motivated and eager to support the wider garment merchandising function.