Merchandising Assistant

Description:

A brand new exciting opportunity has arisen for a Merchandising Assistant to join a fast-paced and commercially focused team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within merchandising, offering exposure across sales, stock, product and wider commercial activity.

You'll work closely with the wider merchandising team, providing day-to-day administrative and analytical support and helping to ensure the business has the right product available at the right time.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative environment where there is plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and take on additional responsibility as your experience grows.

Key Responsibilities

About You

• • Support the Merchandising team with day-to-day administrative and analytical tasks
  • Maintain accurate product, sales, stock and pricing information
  • Assist with purchase orders, stock movements and delivery tracking
  • Monitor sales, stock and intake, highlighting any issues or discrepancies
  • Produce regular sales, stock and trading reports
  • Assist with critical path management and key deadlines
  • Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries
  • Support preparation for trade and commercial meetings
  • Assist with promotional, pricing and markdown activity
  • Carry out ad hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making
  • Help ensure stock is available in line with business requirements
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure all systems are kept up to date
    • • A degree in a relevant field (e.g. Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management or equivalent experience)
      • Previous experience in a retail, merchandising, buying, or supply chain environment is preferred (including placements/internships)
      • Commercially curious with an interest in retail and merchandising
      • Strong Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
      • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
      • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
      • Confident communicator with good relationship-building skills
      • Proactive, positive and keen to learn