Assistant Merchandiser /Junior Merchandiser - Luxury Jewellery & Accessories
Salary: Up to £40,000
Location: London- South West (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Assistant Merchandiser/ Junior Merchandiser Role
Fella & Jones are partnering with a high-growth international luxury jewellery brand to recruit a talented Assistant Merchandiser and a Junior Merchandiser. We are seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Junior Merchandiser to join a dynamic fast-paced Jewellery & accesories brand. This role will play a key part in supporting and driving the performance of the UK market, working across forecasting, planning, retailer relationships, and end-to-end stock management. You will work with a broad portfolio of licensed products and collaborate closely with both suppliers and major retail partners.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the planning, forecasting, and trading of product categories to maximise sales, margin, and stock efficiency.
• Contribute to demand forecasting by analysing sales history, customer behaviour, and performance trends.
• Assist in building accurate forecast models to achieve optimal stock levels and reduce markdown exposure.
• Maintain and update merchandising tools including line cards, critical paths, and assortment plans.
• Analyse weekly sales, stock, and trade reports to identify risks, opportunities, and actions.
• Work closely with retail partners to understand their needs and ensure product availability during key trading periods.
• Support seasonal planning by contributing insights into trends, bestsellers, and range gaps.
• Support purchase order management from supplier through to warehouse and retailer, ensuring delivery timelines are met.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to improve accuracy, reduce delays, and optimise cost efficiency.
• Assist with the integration and maintenance of ERP, EDI, and 3PL processes to improve data flow and reduce operational errors.
• Help monitor carbon-efficient delivery solutions as part of improving sustainable logistics practices.
• Assist with pricing, margin analysis, budget tracking, and COGS reporting.
• Prepare internal and external presentations, trading decks, and merchandising packs for leadership and retail partners.
About You
• Experience in merchandising or demand planning within retail, wholesale, or consumer goods.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, comfortable working with large datasets and forecasting tools.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables desirable).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Highly organised, proactive, and confident operating in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with curiosity, commercial awareness, and strong problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
• Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.
• A collaborative, supportive team culture with strong cross-department exposure.
• The opportunity to work closely with high-profile retail partners and international supply networks.
• Clear opportunities for development and progression as the business continues to expand.