Assistant Merchandiser

White Stuff; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK retail company is looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to contribute to merchandising strategies, manage stock efficiently, and train new team members. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. A passion for product and retail is essential. Hybrid working and competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Quarterly/Annual bonus opportunity

Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 extra paid days off to volunteer

50% discount

Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance

Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance

Interest free season ticket loan

Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness with understanding of consumer trends.
• Experience mentoring an Allocator or Merchandising Admin Assistant is preferred.
• Currently working as an Assistant Merchandiser ideally within the retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to departmental merchandising planning and trading strategy.
• Manage the right stock at the right time.
• Produce weekly trade analysis for maximum profit delivery.
• Support training for MAAs and new Assistant Merchandisers.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Team working

Initiative

Strong communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contribute to departmental Merchandising planning and trading strategy, with the customer and brand in mind.
• Supports Merchandiser in development of seasonal department strategy, which reflects company strategy and maximises department profit performance.
• Set up department planning WSSIs for the season under guidance of the Merchandiser.
• Support the Merchandiser in planning core business from top line through to line card level.
• Manage the right stock at the right time through the business.
• Collate and produce weekly trade analysis for department to support in delivery maximum profit for the season, irrespective of fluctuating trends, retail climate and internal and external circumstances.
• Responsible for rolling monthly WSSI packs. Re-forecast department WSSI, Category Cards and line cards to review sales, stock and markdown and intake. Completes monthly margin roll in line with WSSI submit.
• Produce markdown and promotion costing. Calculate uplifts and impact on margin.
• Regularly review size ratios and make recommendations for buy ratios and balance backs.
• Managing the workload of the department MAA.
• Support Merchandise function in delivery of training for MAA's and new Assistant Merchandisers.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness with an understanding of consumer trends and competitors.
• Ability to proactively manage workload, prioritizing and delegating when necessary.
• Communicate accurately, clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally.
• Good ability to problem solve.
• Strong team working skills, able to build positive cross-functional relationships.
• Initiative and good decision-making skills.
• Experience mentoring an Allocator or Merchandising Admin Assistant, with the ability to develop and coach others is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent PC skills, to include Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• You will have a passion and enthusiasm for product and a keen interest in our product categories.
• You’ll have the ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment both in the office and from home.
• You need to have a keen eye for detail and accuracy and you need to have amazing time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Currently working as an Assistant Merchandiser ideally within the retail industry.

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.

Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and like minded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Quarterly/Annual bonus opportunity
• Up to 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community
• 50% discount
• Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance
• Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Contribution