Junior Merchandiser

Description

Junior Merchandiser - Cosmetics | Greater Manchester | £34,000 - £38,000

This is a genuine number two appointment into a fast-growing merchandising function within a brand turning over £140m+ annually, with serious international momentum. The US market is crying out to experience them in real life, not just through Instagram and TikTok and that next phase of growth is already underway.

With two stores already trading and a major (highly confidential) retail rollout on the horizon, this is a business scaling properly and building the team to match.

The Role:

You'll sit at the heart of the business, working closely with Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Stock Analysts and the NPD team to keep product flowing, launches landing and trading on track.

Monitor weekly sales, sell-through and stock levels at SKU level

Track weeks of cover and flag risks early (overstock or risky cover)

Identify slow movers and support markdown and exit planning

Recommend stock transfers between stores and channels

Maintain accurate intake and stock trackers

Support repeat buy decisions with clear, confident analysis

Support launch allocations and ensure stock lands where it should

Rebalance stock based on store performance

Coordinate stock movements between stores and warehouse

Ensure full visibility across all channels

Track NPD and repeat order timelines

Proactively chase cross-functional inputs (Design, PD, Finance, Suppliers)

Liaise directly with factories and suppliers

Confirm lead times, MOQs and shipment updates

Track POs through to delivery

Ensure intake aligns with the trading plan

Produce weekly and monthly trading reports xjnqpsq

Analyse performance by SKU, category and channel

Maintain and improve Excel trackers

Support the Merchandising team with clear, commercially relevant insightWe're looking for Someone who:

Has experience as a Senior Assistant Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser level

Commercially curious and genuinely interested in how product performs

Strong numerically and confident with data

Organised and detail-focused

Comfortable chasing and collaborating cross-functionally

Communicates confidently with suppliers and internal teamsBH35576

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