Average Assistant Merchandiser salary in the UK

As a Merchandiser you'll manage all key financial Merchandising KPI's across Planning, Trading & Forecasting. A customer facing role you will maintain, develop and contribute to the profit plan for a specified area of responsibility and ensure all stakeholders have the right information, at the right time to facilitate right first time decisions across product, finance and supply planning. Client Details A great opportunity for a Assistant Merchandiser to join a leading business in the Bradford area. They are known for Sustainability. It is at the core of everything this business does, with products responsibly-sourced. Description Account planning including sales plans, customer budget and SKU level decision making activitiesEvaluating financial factors including assumptions and suitable contingency plansForecasting across all elements whether total business, account, caption or line levelStock allocation requirements to deliver the customer plan whilst minimising stock exposureTop line trading analysis for forward planning and identifying risks & opportunitiesFacilitate the optimum range selection process through your analysis and insightsDevelop strong cross functional relationships to ensure all interventions / activities are delivered in the most effective & profitable wayDrive efficiencies, improved ways of working and increased profit across your customer accounts Profile Excellent Excel, numeric and analytical abilities to identify commercial insights relevant to our audience.Previous experience of working in a retail or supply chain backgroundA good understand of the product and retail sales lifecycleA confident communicator, able to communicate data and outcomes simply, able to create basic presentations to demonstrate the outcome of analysis.To build strong relationships internally and externally, working collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.Wider commercial thinking to engage and influence key stakeholders across the business and ensure profit growth is core to all decisions made. Job Offer Competitive salaryHybrid working - A mixture of office based and working from home, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, volunteer days and an annual Care DayHealth cashback schemePension benefitClose to motorway links and public transport, alongside free onsite parkingA variety of other cultural and lifestyle benefits, aimed at promoting a positive work/life balance Merchandiser

Analysing past sales figures/trends to anticipate future product needs.Supporting the Head of Supply Chain in developing the merchandising plan Client Details A great opportunity for a Merchandiser to work for a leading business in home décor. They have been trading for over 40 years and sell everything from Beds, Chairs, cushions/ throws etc. Description Analysing past sales figures/trends to anticipate future product needs.Supporting the Head of Supply Chain in developing the merchandising planPro-actively pushing back/pulling forward stock as appropriate (before it reaches the UK)Working closely with/supporting the Operations team in relation to varying stock issuesRelaying the merchandising plan to the buyer who, in turn, can decide on what products, styles, colours etc to purchase and from which suppliers.Monitoring stock movement, consider markdowns, promotions or clear outs etc.Preparing sales forecasts and profit/loss forecastsManaging stock levelsRepresenting supply chain throughout the integration on the upgrade of our ERP system and potentially the set up of a new stock systemSupporting the newly extended buying team with report writing and production Profile Excellent communication skillsA tenacious approach to dealing with suppliers (including those based overseas)A proven ability to mentor/supervise junior team members, and lead by exampleAdvanced level Excel skills (adept with formulae, V lookups and calculations)Experience in utilising systems to work to the advantage of the supply chain teamA capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work to tight deadlines Job Offer Competitive Salary Free Parking Hybrid Working Close to transport links Discount on Product Merchandiser Merchandiser

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join a growing retail team on a permanent, part-time basis. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in a merchandising or buying support position, who’s looking for a flexible schedule and a supportive, close-knit team environment. Assistant Merchandiser - Part Time Location: Writtle, near Chelmsford - Must drive due to location Salary: £13,000 - £18,000 per annum Hours: 4 hours per day, 5 days a week (flexible morning schedule)office based Key Responsibilities: Support the Buyer with day-to-day operations Prepare weekly reports and performance data Manage delivery schedules and liaise with suppliers Assist with planning promotions and stock forecasting Monitor competitor activity and market trends Set up products using internal systems (e.g. Shopify, CRM) Carry out a range of administrative tasks to support the Buying team Ideal Candidate: Prior experience in merchandising or buying admin Strong organisational and multitasking skills Excellent attention to detail Confident using Microsoft Office and relevant retail systems A proactive, positive team player Ideally located within 10-15 miles of Writtle, Essex This is a great opportunity for someone looking to balance professional development with part-time flexibility. If you're calm under pressure, love working in a team, and have a keen eye for detail — we'd love to hear from you!