Assistant Merchandiser
4 days ago
Edinburgh
We are Kiltane, an Edinburgh based brand specialising in cashmere and dedicated to creating easy-to-wear timeless luxury for everyday living. About the role We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially curious Assistant Merchandiser to join our Head Office team. This role focuses on sales performance, stock planning and trading analysis across our retail and e-commerce channels. From day one, you will contribute to driving sales, optimising stock efficiency and supporting margin performance. This opportunity is suited to a high-potential graduate or early-career professional (0–2 years’ experience) who is eager to take ownership, develop quickly and build a long-term career in merchandising. Responsibilities Planning & Range Management • Support forecasting and intake planning aligned to sales and stock targets, • Maintain WSSI documents, range plans and critical paths with accuracy and commercial awareness, • Contribute analysis to range and seasonal reviews, identifying risks and opportunities, • Provide clear, timely performance insight to support decision-making Sales, Reporting & Trade • Own the production and distribution of weekly and ad-hoc sales, stock and KPI reports to Merchandising, Buying, Retail and E-commerce teams, • Contribute commentary to weekly trade meetings, highlighting performance drivers and recommended actions, • Monitor sell-through, stock cover and margin performance across channels, • Proactively identify best and worst sellers, stock imbalances and emerging trends, • Support promotional and markdown activity to optimise sell-through and profitability Stock & Operational Control • Monitor stock levels across stores, warehouse and online to maintain availability and efficiency, • Raise and track purchase orders, maintaining accurate delivery schedules, • Partner with warehouse to resolve delivery issues and discrepancies, • Support stock transfers and stocktakes with strong attention to detail, • Maintain accurate product, pricing and stock data across internal systems Cross-Functional Collaboration • Build strong working relationships with stores, e-commerce, wholesale & warehouse teams, • Respond to store and e-commerce queries with clear, data-led recommendations, • Contribute to a commercially focused, collaborative team culture Skills & Experience Essential • Graduate calibre or 0–2 years’ experience in a merchandising, retail head office or analytical role, • Strong numerical and analytical capability, • Confident Excel skills (formulas essential; Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP advantageous), • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Genuine interest in retail performance and commercial decision-making Desirable • Degree in Fashion, Business, Economics or related discipline, • Experience using merchandising, stock or ERP systems Personal Qualities • Commercially driven and naturally curious, • Eager to take ownership and responsibility, • Clear and confident communicator