About THG We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry. Life at THG Beauty We’re home to market-leading websites like Lookfantastic, Skinstore, Dermstore, Cult Beauty and the beauty subscription box brand Glossybox. And our portfolio of premium brands includes the likes of ESPA, Ameliorate and Grow Gorgeous – all of which are loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide. We also partner with a network of more than 19,000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience anywhere in the world. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team. Why be an Assistant Merchandiser at THG? The Merchandising team is responsible for the end to end management of stock within the business from planning and managing intake into the business and maximizing the stock profile to drive sales and profit. We have 2 vacancies for Assistant Merchandisers. Reporting into the department Merchandiser, you will be assisting in the management of the intake and stock profile of your department through supporting the critical path process and problem solving to improve efficiencies. You will have a key focus on trade and use your knowledge to help drive department KPIs. As an Assistant Merchandiser, you will: Recommends re buys as necessary, reviewing under and overstocks with suggested actions to maintain optimum stock health. Analyses best and worst sellers making informed recommendations for action. Ensuring best sellers reach their full potential with consistent availability. Oversee end to end purchase order management with long term focus on reaching optimum on site stock availability; ensuring that all orders are on track for on time delivery with admin through maintenance of the team delivery schedule. Escalate and highlight critical path opportunities or concerns to line manager. Reviewing and resolving inbound issues with Supply and Warehouse teams; liaising with suppliers and buyers to resolve queries. Attending brand meetings when required and build strong influential relationships. Building collaborative working relationships with buying counterpart working towards department strategy. Supporting the Merchandiser and Head of Merchandising with excel reporting and preparation, analysis, and overseeing general housekeeping duties. Direct reports to include managing the progression and development of the Admin Assistant. What skills and experience do I need for this role? Organised & self-motivated, works well on their own initiative yet is also seen as a key team player. An interest and passion for Beauty. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Quickly identifies issues, focusing on solutions. Influences and communicates confidently. Ability to build strong relationships. Highly flexible to adapt to the needs of a fast-paced environment. Confident with Microsoft packages, specifically Excel. What’s in it for me? Career Development Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. Enhanced Leave 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either Enjoy your day off on us Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service. Up to 10 days compassionate leave. Buy back up to 3 days each year. Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. Wellbeing Support Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. Access our in-house CBT therapist. Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa. State-of-the-art on-site gym. Access to our on-site physio. Other Perks Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office. Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands. On-site staff shop. Access to on-site barber. Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation. Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.