Assistant Merchandiser

At Piglet in Bed, we're on a mission to become the home of long-lasting, natural comfort. Dreamt up in 2017 from our Founder Jess’ Mother’s garden shed in West Sussex, Piglet in Bed began with a simple idea: the best homes aren’t perfect, they’re personal. What started as a small collection of linen bedding has grown to include new fabrics and unmistakably ‘Piglet’ designs, complemented by our curated selection of sleepwear and homewares. But one thing hasn’t changed: our focus on the incredible team who make Piglet happen. As our team grows, we still like to keep the calendar full of socials, competitions, and chances to see each other. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, so we're very excited that you're considering joining us!

The Role

As an Assistant merchandiser at Piglet in Bed, you'll work closely with our Merchandising and Buying teams to support the day-to-day running of the merchandising function. From managing intake and allocations, to analysing sales and maintaining our systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves the detail, thrives on ownership, and wants to develop their merchandising career within a fast-paced, purpose-led brand. 

Role: Assistant Merchandiser

Hours: Full-time

Salary range: £30,000-£32,000

Location: Hybrid working - with a minimum of 3 days/week in our London (Vauxhall) office

Merchandising & Trading

• You'll manage the stock ordering process, delivering against weekly stock targets and the trading calendar.
  
• You'll plan orders to raise for Bedding and manage orders post approval, planning appropriately for key periods.
• You'll closely monitor and track supplier lead-times to support accurate stock management, challenging them to deliver to target dates and order quantities.
• You'll monitor new SKU performance on a weekly basis to identify best sellers and suggest actions to maximise their potential.
• You'll own Availability metrics and present to stakeholders in weekly Trade meetings, highlighting risks or opportunities with proposed actions.
  
• You'll provide support to the ecommerce team on optimising the customer experience.
  
• You'll handle stock replenishment for our expansion into physical space.

Data & Analysis

• You'll prepare reporting on key trade and product metrics, highlighting appropriate actions to your Line Manager.
• You'll identify areas of product underperformance and implement strategies to address these.
• You'll support on developing in-depth product analysis for weekly, monthly & quarterly analysis; colour, fabric, sizing, supplier and promotional analysis.

New product development

• You'll prepare and communicate lessons learnt analysis to support and influence our strategy.
• You'll forecast sales performance of new SKUs, with input from our Product team on prioritisation.
• You'll support management of our critical path for delivery of new product ranges, highlighting and mitigating against any risks to delivering sales targets.

Operations

• You'll proactively monitor all inbound purchase orders, keeping logs and trackers up to date.
• You'll ensure all purchase order changes and delays are fed back to the appropriate teams to allow for proactive planning.
• You'll assist all members of the team with stock queries.
• You'll work with all suppliers to ensure paperwork is received, accurate, and correctly filed, updating on system purchase order with any changes.
• You'll liaise with external logistics companies to book in deliveries, ensure stock is received and feedback on any discrepancies.
• You'll ensure our UK warehouse is adequately stocked with product at all times, placing top up orders when required.

About You

• You'll have previous experience in a merchandising or planning team (or strong internship/graduate-level exposure) within retail or consumer goods. 
• You'll be highly organised with strong attention to detail — loving systems, spreadsheets, and keeping everything in order. 
• You'll be confident with numbers, and comfortable using Excel and data tools to spot trends and support planning. 
• You're proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, think around problems and work to deadlines. 
• You're a team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. 

Essential

• You'll have previous experience in a Merchandising Administrative role

Why Piglet in Bed?

• We’re proud to pay the  UK Living Wage , a voluntary measure we’re taking to make sure our salaries meet our employees real, everyday needs.

• Our flexible working scheme aims to prioritise your work-life balance, allowing for flexible start and finish times.

• We offer a generous 50% discount on our products alongside plenty of chances to get your hands on treats internally!

• Piglet in Bed offers 33 days of holiday annually (pro rata for part time staff), alongside 2 paid days for volunteering and reduced summer hours.

• We offer a rewards & recognition platform where you can get discounts with lots of retailers, along with a full employee assistance programme and 24/7 GP access.

• With our onsite bike storage and shower facilities, Piglet are excited to offer team members access to our cycle to work scheme.

What’s next?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter below. 

Your personality is way more important to us than perfect grammar, so please consider not using AI in your application – we just want to get to know the authentic you! All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as Piglet in Bed are unable to sponsor or transfer any visa applications at this time.