Assistant Merchandiser

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic beauty company is seeking an Assistant Product Planner to support product and Ecom teams in analyzing sales performance and managing stock levels. This role offers the chance to work in a hybrid model within a fast-growing startup, with significant responsibilities from day one. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in merchandising, an analytical mindset, and a passion for the beauty industry.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2 days remote, 3 days from office)

Full training and career progression

Monthly allowance for products

Fast track career progression

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience within Merchandising, Planning, or Ecommerce.
• Confident understanding of retail maths metrics (ROS, stock cover, margin).
• Knowledge of critical path and product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Run and circulate daily/weekly/ad hoc reports.
• Provide analytical support for category strategy and OTB plans.
• Own rebuys from PO placement to intake.

Skills

Analytical

Numerical

Retail maths metrics understanding

Knowledge of Ecommerce trade performance metrics

Intermediate knowledge of Excel

Job description

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Assistant Merchandiser - Beauty Industry - Full time position

The Beauty Crop — London, Greater London

This is a full time permanent role. We offer a hybrid working model. You will need to be in the West London office 3 days a week

Position Overview

We are a young and dynamic beauty company operating primarily in the E-commerce space, with seriously impressive growth metrics within 18 months of operations.

Our mission is to create a brand that's fun on the outside but serious on the inside with plant-based, nutritional formulas that transforms the skin from within - without breaking the bank!

We are looking for an Assistant Product Planner who is equally commercial/analytical as product-focussed; to support the Product and Ecom teams with monitoring and analysing omnichannel sales performance, owning Product Library and Critical Path, managing stock/intake levels, ensuring smooth NPD launches. We are also looking for a hungry and eager-to-learn multi-tasker who can easily adapt to trading challenges in a fast-paced environment.

The Assistant Product Planner will be the go-to product trading expert and have a major impact on our continued success.

Responsibilities

Product Performance & Trading

• Run and circulate daily/weekly/ad hoc reports, providing relevant commentary
• Provide analytical support in the development of category strategy and OTB plans
• Make recommendations for NPD/OTB and improvements to existing ranges
• Update and forecast product line cards and highlight actions/risks/opportunities
• Review line stock levels across different warehouse locations, suggesting stock transfers and replen/phasing recommendations
• Manage inventory levels across core/NOOS lines, as well as trading out of slow sellers
• Work alongside Ecommerce Team in trading and merchandising across all channels, ensuring prime product visibility, synchronised promotions, and optimised sales results (including Tiktok Lives and campaigns)
• Support Ecommerce Team with analysis on site performance, identifying levers to improve KPIs, run tests and implement improvements
• Make recommendations on promo/pricing activity
• Manage and upload accurate pricing across all channels/territories

Product Lifecycle Management

• Own rebuys - from PO placement to intake, working closely with NPD Managers and Operations Teams
• Own the Product Library, ensuring all info is up to date and accurate
• Track NPD from conception to launch, ensuring Critical Path deadlines are met
• Manage sample inventory for photoshoots/PR/ad hoc events
• Assist to deliver the trade and marketing calendar on time, brief and maintain communication with internal teams and key stakeholders
• Work closely with Ecom Associate to track and maintain digital assets

Qualifications/Skills:

• You bring 2-3 years of experience within Merchandising/Planning/Ecommerce
• Analytical/Numerical - confident understanding of retail maths metrics (ROS, stock cover, margin)
• Knowledge of Ecommerce trade performance metrics (conversion rate, page views, AOV, basket size)
• Knowledge of critical path and product lifecycle
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Tiktok shop experience is a bonus

What are the perks of working at The Beauty Crop?

• Join a fast growth beauty company
• Hybrid working (2 days remote, 3 days from office in West London)
• WFH August
• Full training, career objectives and quick progression
• The opportunity to join a startup with exciting goals and aspirations
• You will be given a high level of responsibility on Day 1, gaining invaluable work experience to kick start a career in entrepreneurship
• A monthly allowance to spend on our products
• Fast track career progression
• Can think quickly on your feet to resolve any issues as they arise
• Is a strategic problem solver
• Is able to remain calm under pressure
• Has a strong sense of accountability
• Keen interest for the Beauty/Fashion industry and an eye for upcoming trends