Buying and merchandising assistant

Level

Higher

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Sales, marketing and procurement

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Buying and merchandising assistants work collaboratively to contribute to the delivery of department/company sales and profit targets.

Analyse sales reports and flag trading trends to the buying team

Maintain product information databases and line sheets

Support with supplier communications and sample management

Monitor stock levels and raise replenishment orders

Assist with range review and seasonal selection meetings

Coordinate with logistics on delivery schedules and intake

Prepare trading reports and present findings to the team

Retail buying cycle and range planning processes

Merchandising principles including open-to-buy and OTB management

Supplier sourcing, negotiation and relationship management

Sales data analysis and forecasting for product ranges

Retail pricing, margin and mark-down strategies

Product lifecycle management from selection to clearance

Supply chain and logistics in a retail context

Ready to look for a place?

See live Buying and merchandising assistant apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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