Marks and Spencer
Asst Merchandiser - Outlets 12 month FTC
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Asst Merchandiser - Outlets 12 month FTC
Assistant Merchandiser UK Outlets Team – M&S
Ready to make an impact in Outlets? Join us as an Assistant Merchandiser and drive trade, shape performance, and maximise every opportunity across the UK business.
About the Role
As an Assistant Merchandiser in the UK Outlets team, your role will play a key part in fulfilling commercial plans by ensuring great products reach customers at the right time, place, and stock levels. This position focuses on analysis, collaboration, and performance-driven execution across forecasting, intake, and markdown strategies.
This 12-month Fixed Term role is based at our Paddington Support Office (minimum 3 days per week).
What You’ll Do
Support the delivery of department strategy with ownership of:
- Sales, stock, and intake forecasts to maintain strong availability and effective markdown management
- In-season trade analysis to identify opportunities and risks, aligning with cross-functional teams to maximise sales and optimise stock performance
- Quarterly range and intake planning in collaboration with Merchandising and Buying teams to ensure the right products reach the right quantities at launch and throughout the season
- Key planning activities, including range reviews, lessons learned, and maintenance of planning tools and markdown documentation for data-driven decision-making
- End-to-end critical path management with Sourcing and Supply Chain, while tracking competitor activity to inform pricing and strategy
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About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong merchandising fundamentals, including sales and stock planning, forecasting, intake management, and markdown control to drive profitable performance
- A deep understanding of the buy-to-store process, with the ability to manage critical timelines and ensure smooth delivery across Outlet operations
- Highly analytical and numerate, with expertise in interpreting performance data, spotting trends, and using insights to maximise sales opportunities
- Advanced technical skills, including proficient Excel use and adaptability to evolving merchandising systems
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across Buying, Design, Sourcing, and broader teams while managing competing priorities
What’s in it for You?
At Marks & Spencer, you’ll be part of a purposeful, inclusive organisation driving quality, value, and service for millions of customers daily. Our programs include:
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- 20% colleague discount on M&S products and select third-party brands (eligible post-probation) – extendable to a household member
- Competitive holiday allowance (with buy-sell options)
- Strong pension and life assurance for long-term security
- Tailored induction and ongoing training to support career growth
- M&S Choices discounts on travel, tech, and more
- Market-leading family policies (including parental, adoption, and neonatal leave)
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
- One paid volunteer day per year to support a cause you care about
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
M&S is redefining retail—driven by innovation, purpose, and a truly inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We celebrate difference and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ensuring every colleague feels valued.
If you requiring adjustments during recruitment (e.g., accessibility support), please do let us know when applying—we’re here to help you succeed.
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