Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant Merchandiser - M&S Jewellery

About us

DCK is one of the world's leading fashion jewellery companies, working with many well-known retailers and high street fashion brands. Some of our hosts include M&S, River Island. Matalan, Next, Tesco and many more! This is a role to work on our M&S Jewellery account.

We are pleased to have a fantastic opportunity available for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our successful Merchandising team at DCK in our Billericay office.

You will;

• Support the Merchandising team with accurate, actionable analysis to drive profit across all channels

• Report on department and category performance, highlighting risks and opportunities to improve trade

• Produce and present weekly trade reports with key insights and recommended actions

• Own trading for key categories, identifying repeat opportunities, promotions, and markdowns

• Reforecast key lines regularly to ensure stock levels meet demand

• Maintain and update the WSSI to reflect intake, sales, and markdowns in line with trade and promo plans

• Track and review stock inventory, flagging risks and opportunities across all channels

• Liaise with the DC to ensure stock availability meets trading needs

• Work closely with Buying to oversee intake, allocations, and stock flow with MA support, ensuring timely execution

• Support markdown and promo planning, ensuring accurate implementation and maintenance

• Oversee the MA’s workload, setting clear objectives and offering regular feedback

• Establishing and maintaining relationships across the business

• Support ad-hoc analysis and departmental projects to drive growth and efficiency

• Support the merchandiser in preparing information and strategies for internal & external meetings

You will have;

• Good initiative and problem solving skills

• Highly analytical & numerical

• Attention to detail

• Strong excel skills

• Sound commercial acumen and a genuine interest in the retail market

• Strong and clear communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels and cross functionally

• Ability to work on own initiative and recognize when to ask for support

• Coaching, mentoring mindset

• Good presentation skills

Why choose DCK;

• Opportunity to work for a leading independent global fashion business

• Be part of a welcoming, friendly business that promotes learning and developing from day one

• Work-from-home opportunities and flexible working hours, to help you develop a healthy work-life balance.

• Early finish every Friday

• 25 days holiday

• Free Parking

• Free refreshments and fruit with lunch on us once a month

• Community Group Social Events

• Plus, many more additional benefits!