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Assistant Merchandiser
Salary £25k to £30k DOE
Location Peterborough Head Office
Contracted Hours 37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - Office Based
This is a Permanent, Full time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
What is the role?
We are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to assist the Merchandiser in identifying opportunities and risks through commercial decisions to maximise profit. This involves effective stock management and close collaboration with the Buying team.
Please note that this is a Head Office procurement vacancy and is not suited to a store-based visual merchandiser.
What you will do?
Trading & Commercial Awareness
* Assist with weekly analysis of department performance for Trade meetings
* Liaise with the trading team regarding deliveries, best sellers, or re-stock dates
* Maintain awareness of best and worst sellers
* Conduct store visits for feedback from staff and customers
* Understand the plus size market and high street trends
Stock & Order Management
* Collaborate with Buying Assistant and suppliers to monitor critical path and stock delays
* Perform sizing analysis and assist with purchase order creation
* Support Flow Line monitoring and forecasting sales
* Maintain line details, range plans, and databases
Profit Management
* Understand key calculations like Margin, % Growth, Cover
* Implement markdowns and analyze their effectiveness
Range Planning
* Create historical analysis and lessons learned for strategy
* Participate in range building with an understanding of key range elements
Relationships with Others
* Mentor peers
* Promote a positive work environment
* Communicate effectively across all levels
* Build relationships with key partners and suppliers
What you will bring?
* Fluent in English
* Experience in fashion retail merchandising
* Strong analytical and computer skills
* Knowledge of High Street fashion
* Relevant degree or equivalent
* Excel proficiency
* Commercial outlook
* Ability to meet tight deadlines
* Motivated and ambitious
* Good attendance and flexibility
* Passion for product and market awareness
* Work hard and adapt to change
* Loyalty and commitment
The Company
Yours Clothing offers value on the UK high street and online for curvy customers, with brands including Big and Tall Menswear (BadRhino), Long Tall Sally, and PixieGirl Petites. We focus on entrepreneurial thinking, listening to customers, and expanding into niche markets. Our environment is fast-paced, evolving, and exciting, aiming to become the UK's top plus-size fashion retailer.
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