Assistant Merchandiser

Within this challenging role, your key responsibilities will be:

• • Setting up budgets for each quarter with the Merchandiser
  • Recommending width and depth of options planned for each quarter in line with demand
  • Managing and analysing product size ratios
  • Building and managing the WSSI with the Merchandiser

The role will include the following merchandising processes:

• • Liaising with the Merchandiser to ensure appropriate levels of stock within season
  • Managing slow sellers and recommending any stock transfers out
  • Providing the buying team with a clear merchandise framework and plan so they can build and select the product assortment
  • Understanding sales/profit plan and the implications of current trading
  • Reviewing commitment and best/worst sellers then highlighting risks and opportunities to the Merchandisers
  • Identifying and costing markdown recommendations to review with the Merchandisers
  • Carrying out Monday performance reports to support the Merchandisers with current trade for Monday meetings
  • Recommending clearance strategies to reduce the level of old stock #

Our ideal candidate for this Assistant Merchandiser role:

• • Has at least 3-years’ proven merchandising experience within a fashion retailer
  • Has a strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and numerical skills
  • Enjoys working collaboratively, as part of a team and building strong working relationships
  • Has knowledge in SAP (BW), advanced Excel skills and very good English language skills, both written and verbal 
  • Is self-confident, fun and passionate about retail and merchandising. 
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and fun environment

What we offer

• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 4 additional days

• Hybrid work model, combining office and remote working

• Possibility to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks per year

• An international work environment, working with teams across different countries

• Travel allowance to support commuting costs

• Access to the Hunkemöller Academy for professional development

• 25% employee discount on all Hunkemöller products

Please note: We take care of our recruitment directly at Hunkemöller. For this reason, we kindly ask agencies not to reach out, and applications sent by email cannot be considered. If you’re interested in this role, we’d love to receive your application via our official career channels.