Assistant Merchandiser - City of Edinburgh - Kiltane

    Kiltane
    Kiltane City of Edinburgh

    3 days ago

    Description

    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
    • 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

    • 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
    • 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

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