Junior Merchandiser

Junior Merchandiser - Birmingham Up to £45,000Full-Time office basedCompetitive salary - Up to £45,00Reporting to: Head of MerchandisingAre you ready to take the next step in your merchandising career?This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant or Junior Merchandiser looking to step up and take ownership of key product areas within a fast-paced, commercial retail environment.We''re looking for someone analytical, confident, and collaborative, who enjoys working with data, product, and trading strategy. If you''re driven by results and want genuine responsibility, this is the role for you.Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Season PlanningTake full merchandising responsibility for selected categories, supporting the Senior Merchandiser.Assist in preparing strategy packs and ensuring product data is accurately attributed.Produce detailed analysis in line with the buying timeline.Work with Buying to develop next season''s plans, providing KPI insights for WSSI preparation.Identify repeat and core lines for stores and online to maximise availability and reduce terminal stock.Analyse monthly best sellers and communicate key trading opportunities.Ensure all new options are booked in line with timelines and monitor option plans/OTB.Carry out ad hoc analysis to support Buying and Merchandising teams.WSSI and TradingReview performance against WSSI at department, seasonal, and channel level, taking action to support sales and margin targets.Share weekly KPIs with Buying and flag ..... full job details .....