Merchandising Assistant Manager

1 day ago


Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Opportunity Summary

A competitive sports and performance brand in Manchester City Centre is seeking a merchandising assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting chance to grow with the company as they navigate significant growth and expansion.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, ambitious individual who wants to kickstart their career in the sports & athleisure industry. As the merchandising assistant, you will provide support to the product development and wider merchandising team, manage critical paths, update delivery schedules, communicate with suppliers and teams, raise purchase orders, and ensure accurate details within those orders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support product development and merchandising teams
  • Manage booked styles with product development team
  • Update full delivery schedule
  • Communicate daily with suppliers, warehouse, and product teams
  • Raise and manage purchase orders
  • Evaluate report data to build information for merchandiser
  • Feedback on sales and stock from reports
  • Ensure product goes live when stock arrives
  • Manage images vs stock discrepancies
  • Monitor competitors weekly
  • Collaborate with partners' teams
  • Support trading periods
  • Understand freight times and book stock

Requirements:

  • Calm, cool, and collected
  • Collaborative
  • Strong communicator
  • Accountable
  • Pro-active
  • Problem solver

Must Have:

  • Interest in sports/lifestyle & performance market
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Desired qualifications: degree or business management


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