Assistant Merchandiser - Partnerships

N Brown – who we are and why work for us? 

N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,200 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility. 

We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

What you’ll be responsible for as an Assistant Merchandiser: 

• Identify and complete actions for daily/weekly trading issues
• Prepare and present weekly trading information within the department
• Update and maintain line cards recommending action.
• Using the most current information, assess trended forecast estimate for accuracy, submit recommendations for buys and cancellations
• Build strong relationships with external partners; learning intricacies of how they work and gaining wider trade insight.
• Conduct regular meetings with operations team to provide revised forecast information
• Prepare and present corrective action plans to clear and maintain dormancy levels.
• Using historical analysis, present conclusions to support range planning
• Challenge and escalate any dates that are or will be missed or will affect launch availability in line with the critical path
• Calculate colour/size ratio breakdowns considering MOQs and lead times to ensure the appropriate levels of availability at all times
• Ad hoc duties are also an essential daily part of the Assistant Merchandisers role, also providing administrative support when required
• Build strong relationship with core business Merchandising team; communicating with relevant contacts to ensure critical path remains on track and exploring trading opportunities.

What skills and experience will you have?  

• Relevant degree in fashion or the ability to demonstrate the required level of skills through work-experience
• Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills
• A keen interest in fashion and customer first
• Driven & motivated
• Retail experience essential

What’s in it for you?

• • Hybrid working  (2-3 days in the office at a minimum)
  • 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
  • Annual bonus scheme 
  • Enhanced maternity and adoption leave 
  • Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution 
  • Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services  
  • A range of financial wellbeing support  
  • Stream - a financial wellbeing tool that helps you track your pay, access earnings early and manage your money with confidence
  • Colleague discount across all N Brown brands 
  • Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts! 
  • Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance 
  • Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice  

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!