Assistant Merchandiser | Beauty & Cosmetics | Manchester
We're looking for a commercially minded Assistant Merchandiser to join a growing beauty business in Greater Manchester. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys working with numbers, spotting trends and turning data into practical decisions.
You'll work across a broad product portfolio, supporting the wider merchandising function and gaining exposure to everything from range planning and forecasting through to stock management and trading. It's a fast-moving environment where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact and develop your career within a growing consumer brand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse weekly sales, stock and product performance, highlighting key trends, risks and opportunities.
- Support the wider merchandising team with seasonal planning, range reviews and new product launches.
- Maintain accurate forecasts and update plans in line with current trading, demand and commercial activity.
- Monitor stock levels and availability, identifying potential overstock, shortages and replenishment requirements.
- Assist with promotional activity, analysing performance and making recommendations around future activity.
- Prepare regular trading reports and provide clear commentary to support commercial decision-making.
- Work closely with internal teams including Buying, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Ecommerce to keep plans aligned.
- Support wider merchandising projects, helping to improve processes, reporting and overall stock efficiency.
About You:
- Previous experience within merchandising, planning, retail analytics or a similar commercial environment.
- Strong numerical ability with confidence working with data, identifying trends and drawing meaningful conclusions.
- Good Excel skills and comfortable working with spreadsheets, reports and large volumes of information.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Commercially aware, proactive and keen to understand how decisions impact sales, profitability and the customer.
- A confident team player who communicates well and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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Assistant Merchandiser in Stockport employer: Zachary Daniels
Zachary Daniels is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where innovation and creativity thrive. As the Head of Buying & Growth Strategy, you will enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding consumer business.
