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Senior Assistant Merchandiser

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Job Description:

The primary purpose of the Core Assistant Merchandiser is to assist the Merchandiser in managing the product purchasing process from initial buy through to delivery into the warehouse. This will entail assisting with the operational management of the department, forecasting and sizing at line level, trading in season to maximise sales and profit opportunities, planning the season ahead, coaching and developing the MAA and to fully support the Merchandiser in all aspects of their role.

Job Responsibility:

  • Ensure department stock targets are met
  • Monitor the delivery schedule and ensure intake is delivered as per the agreed intake window
  • Supporting the Merchandiser in trading the department, making markdown and promotional proposals as appropriate
  • Managing and trading the wssi
  • Planning, forecasting & trading line flows
  • Ensuring timely placement of purchase orders
  • Produce and review seasonal sizing analysis
  • Ensure all product data is set up and accurately maintained on all company systems
  • Undertake end of season analysis to feed into future season planning
  • Maintain pricing file to ensure accurate for all markets
  • Ensure all Mail Order books are checked and accurate
  • Building effective working relationship with Buying counterpart
  • Build relationships with internal partners
  • Develop knowledge of store portfolio, carrying out regular store visits
  • Support the Merchandiser to build an effective and motivated team environment
  • Deputise for the Merchandiser as required
  • Supervising, coaching & development of MAA
  • Implementing and exploiting new systems and processes
  • Taking ownership of flow line management
  • Collaborating with Branch Merchandising to ensure retail distribution reflects planned ranging
  • Agreeing each season’s production plan with the Merchandiser and monitoring with suppliers
  • Work closely with Buying team on managing supplier critical paths and preparing production plans
  • Coordinating production of full season analysis packs, lessons learnt and WSSI
  • Maintain future season planning pack
  • Present to senior management team with support from Merchandiser
  • Takes ownership of the WSSI
  • Leads internal training sessions for MAA population
  • Take on additional responsibility outside of own category e.g. company roll ups
  • Autonomously manage, plan and trade own area within the department
  • Provide and analyse commercial information relating to the department, making strategic recommendations
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers

Requirements:

  • Experienced Assistant Merchandiser in a retail business
  • Ability to assist in managing an operational area
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and interpretive skills
  • Ability to plan and prioritise workloads and to be able to manage a number of tasks concurrently
  • Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
  • Production planning skills
  • Experience using a departmental WSSI
  • Stock and commitment management
  • Sales forecasting at size, product and range level
  • Understanding of allocation and replenishment
  • Commercial awareness of market and competitors
  • Proficient Excel user
  • Able to fully utilise the relevant IT support systems
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme
  • An entrepreneurial environment
  • You’ll have access to Staff Discount from your 1st day, not just at CT but also from The White Company
  • Our hybrid working policy
  • We are proud to go about our business in the right way and partner with many charities and sustainability partners
  • At HQ we are serious about having fun. Our Christmas and summer parties are the stuff of legend and our CT Social Team ensure there is always something exciting to get involved in

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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