Are you highly analytical with strong Excel skills and looking to build your career in merchandising? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a data-driven retail team where insight, forecasting and performance analysis sit at the heart of decision-making.As Assistant Merchandiser, you''ll support the planning and trading of departmental product ranges, ensuring stock availability is optimised through accurate forecasting and detailed data analysis.The RoleWorking closely with the Merchandiser, you will play a key role in analysing performance, managing intake and ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time.Key responsibilities include:Supporting the planning of product ranges and contributing to department strategyProducing detailed Excel-based analysis for range reviews and selection meetingsReviewing daily, weekly and monthly trading performance (sales, forecasts, intake, projections and markdown)Monitoring KPIs in-season and highlighting risks and opportunitiesAnalysing style-level performance and recommending re-phasing, repeats, price amendments and quantity adjustmentsManaging merchandising administration systems to ensure product availability and on-time deliveryMaintaining contracts in line with Buying Team plansManaging delivery and shipment deadlines, mitigating risk to ensure accurate stock intakeProviding regular performance feedback and identifying emerging trendsSupporting the management and reduction of dormant stockDeputising for the ..... full job details .....