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Overview
As a Senior Assistant Merchandiser, you will play a key role in planning and delivering profitable, customer-focused product ranges. Partnering closely with the Merchandiser and cross-functional teams, you’ll use data, insight, and structured processes to support confident commercial decision-making.
This role suits someone who is highly numerate, organised, and proactive, with a strong eye for detail and a genuine passion for merchandising. You’ll take ownership of key areas including forecasting, stock management, and trade reporting, while contributing to the overall performance of the department.
Location: 3-4 days per week at our North Acton office, with 1-2 days WFH.
What You Will Do
Analyse trading performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, using insights to inform decision-making
Support range planning by contributing to key meetings and working confidently with KPIs and critical path timelines
Own forecasting for selected product areas, making clear and commercially sound recommendations
Build and review size ratios through regular performance analysis
Monitor market and competitor activity to support trading decisions
Manage the Purchase Order process, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals
Track intake against plan, highlighting risks and proposing solutions
Lead weekly intake meetings, driving accountability across teams
Support the WSSI process, maintaining accurate and up-to-date OTB management
Recommend and implement markdown strategies to optimise stock and margin
Produce and present weekly trade packs, clearly communicating performance and actions
Proactively drive trade by identifying opportunities to maximise sales and minimise risk
