House Of Fashion Associates
ASSISTANT MERCHANDISERS - JUNIOR MERCHANDISERS - MERCH ADMIN - FASHION BRAND
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ASSISTANT MERCHANDISERS - JUNIOR MERCHANDISERS - MERCHANDISER ADMIN ASSISTANTS
D2C FASHION BRAND
CENTRAL MANCHESTER
Our client is a successful D2C fashion brand based in Manchester, expanding their Merchandiser team and looking to recruit experienced Merchandiser Admin Assistants, Assistant Merchandisers, and Junior Merchandisers who have experience ideally working for a D2C fashion brand and looking to progress within their career. Candidates should be commercially aware, have good Excel skills, and a passion for the fashion industry.
Supporting the Senior & Head of Merchandising Team
Trading & Performance
- Monitor daily and weekly sales performance, identifying risks and opportunities
- Lead or co-lead weekly trade reviews, presenting category performance and key actions
- Provide clear, data-led recommendations on trading actions (e.g., markdowns, rebuys, stock movement)
- Support delivery of sales and margin targets through effective trading decisions
Stock Management
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- Own and actively trade the stock file, including allocations, replenishment, and optimization
- Monitor stock health (availability, fragmentation, slow sellers, stock-outs)
- Analyze size and product performance to drive availability and reduce risk
- Grade stock using A/B/C classification based on rate of sale and seasonal relevance
- Recommend and execute stock actions to improve sell-through
Planning & Forecasting
- Own and maintain WSSI (Weekly Sales, Stock & Intake) for assigned areas
- Contribute to forecasting and reforecasting decisions based on current performance
- Analyze historical and current data to support range and stock planning
Stock File Ownership
- Own and actively manage stock performance across web and retail channels
- Ensure stock is optimized for key trading periods and seasonal peaks
- Partner with e-commerce and retail teams to maximize product visibility and sell-through
- Support delivery of revenue and margin targets through effective stock management
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Supplier & Intake Management
- Manage purchase orders and track intake delivery
- Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely stock flow
- Support intake planning in line with trading requirements
Commercial Contribution
- Support buy planning and trading strategies to deliver financial targets
- Contribute to promotional and markdown planning
- Identify opportunities to improve performance and mitigate risk
Systems & Reporting
- Take ownership of merchandising systems and tools to support trading decisions
- Maintain accurate and timely reporting
- Produce clear and insightful trade reports and presentations
Skills & Experience
- Strong numerical and analytical capability
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, scenario analysis)
- Strong commercial awareness
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Confident communicator with the ability to present insights
- Ability to take ownership and proactively manage workload
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