Summary and purpose of role:
As Assistant Merchandiser, you will support the Senior Merchandiser with a range of responsibilities including planning, sales analysis, stock management and in-season trading. You will help to ensure the right products are in the right places at the right time, supporting the delivery of sales and margin targets across all DTC channels.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
Includes but is not limited to:
Planning & Strategy
* Support the Senior Merchandiser with pre-season planning, including size curves, store analysis, and channel allocations
* Prepare and update planning documents and tools to ensure alignment with financial targets and stock strategy
* Assist with end-of-season reviews, using learnings to inform future strategy
Trading & Stock Management
* Monitor in-season performance to identify risks or opportunities and propose trade actions to Senior Merchandiser
* Prepare and manage initial allocations, replenishment, and consolidations by channel, ensuring optimal stock distribution
* Maintain linecards and support forecasting of continuity and NOOS lines
* Partner with Ecommerce and Retail teams to maximise sell-thru and ensure timely product launches
* Manage delivery schedule, flagging risks and delays to ensure product launches and allocations remain on track
Markdown & Lifecycle Management
* Assist with seasonal markdown preparation, aligning actions to margin targets and brand positioning
* Review stocks with the Senior Merchandiser ensuring sufficient levels by store according to current trade and forecasts
* Ensure all price changes are uploaded ahead of MD activity and communicated to IT, Retail and Ecommerce and un-ranging of stores is completed to meet legal requirements.
* Work with Retail and Logistics teams to support efficient stock movements and end-of-season returns
Reporting & Analysis
* Own weekly and seasonal reporting, providing clear insights and commercial recommendations to the Senior Merchandiser
* Contribute to trading meetings and present performance updates as required
* Carry out ad hoc analysis to identify risks and opportunities across the assortment
* Analyse large datasets using Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, PivotTables) to guide decision-making
* Assist in reforecasting sales, intake and OTB based on trading conditions
Systems & Process
* Maintain accurate system data, including pricing, allocations, and delivery schedules
* Continuously challenge and improve merchandising processes to enhance team efficiency
* Develop a solid understanding of internal systems, including BI reports. Excel tools and ERP platforms
Collaboration & Team Support
* Support cross functional communication across Buying, Supply Chain, Ecommerce, and Retail to support trading goals
* Manage, guide and prioritise daily and weekly workload for the Merchandise Admin Assistant (MAA)
* Support the development of the MAA and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team culture
Who You Are:
* Commercially minded with a strong analytical approach
* Highly organised and detail oriented
* Proactive and solution focused with the ability to prioritise
* A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
* Passionate about luxury fashion and the customer
Skills & Experience:
* Previous merchandising experience essential (ideally within luxury or premium fashion)
* Excellent Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
* Strong numeracy and communication skills
* Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools beneficial
Joseph Company values
Uncompromising
We are driven by our ambitious expectations — good enough isn’t good enough. We understand that in order to compete and win in this category we must put our best foot forward, each and every time.
Integrity
How we treat our staff, make our product and the role we play in the industry and the world is underpinned by an unwavering integrity. We do the right thing, even when it’s not the easy thing. We never cut corners or sacrifice on our quality or our principles.
Attention to detail
Thought, care and a great attention to detail goes into everything we do. It’s the only way we will consistently delight our customers.
Restless
Born from the mind and spirit of a pioneer, we are curious, entrepreneurial and always looking for new ways to push our brand, our business and our customer experience forward