The Junior Merchandiser supports the Merchandising team by taking ownership of selected areas within the department and ensuring smooth pre-season planning, effective in-season trading, and optimal stock distribution. Working closely with Buying, Branch Merchandising, and other internal teams, the Junior Merchandiser plays a key role in helping the business deliver sales, profit, and stock targets.
You will need Merchandising experience pref in a retail business
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Season Planning
* Take full merchandising responsibility for designated areas within the department, supporting the Senior Merchandiser.
* Assist in the preparation of strategy packs, ensuring accurate product attribution.
* Conduct detailed pre-season analysis aligned with the buying timeline.
* Collaborate with Buying to help develop seasonal strategy and support the creation of WSSI plans with relevant KPIs.
* Identify and propose repeat/core lines for store and web channels to ensure maximum availability and minimal terminal stock.
* Analyse monthly bestsellers, highlighting key opportunities to the Buying team.
* Ensure all new product options are booked in line with the agreed timeline, monitoring against option plans and OTB.
* Deliver ad hoc analysis as required by the Buying and Merchandising teams.
WSSI & Trading
* Continuously review performance against WSSI across departments, seasons, and channels, taking action to optimise sales and margin.
* Share weekly trading KPIs with Buying, highlighting risks to sales and performance.
* Monitor in-season OTB and ensure quick lead-time options are aligned with departmental plans.
* Maintain visibility of all outstanding stock commitments and negotiate delivery changes, cost price adjustments, etc., as needed.
* Track and analyse in-season performance against last year and plan, focusing on key product building blocks.
Goods In & Distribution
* Monitor and review stock distribution, working with Branch Merchandising and warehouse teams to rebalance between stores and online as needed.
* Track WH stock and optimise sell-through %, taking proactive steps to protect margin.
* Support Branch Merchandising by advising on stock packages for key stores.
Personal Requirements
* Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally with all departments.
* Ability to manage direct reports in line with company policies.
* Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of fashion retail environments.
* Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and suggest improvements.
Benefits
* Company discount.
* 22 Days holiday.
* Health cash plan.
* Free tea and coffee.
* Pension.