Junior Merchandiser – International

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Junior Merchandiser supporting M&S’s global Fashion, Home & Beauty product ranges. Managing forecasts, budgets, OTB, seasonal buys, and data-led in-season trading.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced numerical and analytical capabilities to interpret complex datasets and forecast demand, while leveraging retail KPIs to optimize sales and support seasonal planning. Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills are essential for driving trade and influencing channel performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Numerical CapabilityAnalytical SkillsMerchandise Financial Planning (MFP)Weekly Stock, Sales and Intake (WSSI)Open to Buy (OTB)

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisForecastingRetail KPI OptimizationSales Budget ManagementSeasonal Planning

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationPersuasive CommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Merchandising SystemsReporting Dashboards

Industry Keywords

Retail SalesTrade OptimizationCapacity PlanningCommercial Plan Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and continuously re-forecast the WSSI using channel-led metrics, ensuring visibility of performance across all channels and identifying clear risks and opportunities
Manage the Business Unit/department retail sales budget, using MFP and other planning tools to generate and own an OTB aligned with the commercial plan
Analyse forward seasonal buys, working with partnership teams to challenge and influence channels to optimise trade and maximise sales
Drive the weekly trade using data-driven insights to identify risks, highlight opportunities, and recommend actions
Champion efficient ways of working and support process consistency across merchandising teams
Guide Assistant Merchandisers where needed
Support planning, forecasting, in-season trading activity, capacity planning, and commercial plan delivery
Use retail KPIs and data insights to optimise sales, protect margin, and support seasonal planning
Collaborate with cross-functional partners and keep the critical path on track

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced numerical and analytical capability
Ability to interpret complex datasets, forecast demand, evaluate trading performance, and translate insights into commercial actions
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with channel teams, Buying, and Fashion, Home & Beauty partners
Clear, confident, and persuasive communication skills
Ability to present insights, recommend actions, and adapt messaging to different audiences
Proficiency with merchandising and planning systems including Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), Weekly Stock, Sales and Intake (WSSI), Open to Buy (OTB), and reporting dashboards
Robust understanding of retail KPIs, including sell-through, intake, terminal stock, margin, and rate of sale
Ability to use retail KPIs to optimise sales, protect profit, and shape future seasonal planning

Benefits

Comp & perks

20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you