Assistant Merchandiser

Carvela; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer hours

Half day Fridays (Pay Day Friday)

Pension & life assurance

RetailTrust support

Job summary

Carvela, rooted in Italian heritage, seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to support trading and product mix in a fast-paced fashion environment in London. You will produce weekly trading analysis, support the Merchandiser on promotions and stock allocation, and collaborate with suppliers and buying teams.

The role emphasizes strong numerical skills, teamwork, and a passion for fashion merchandising. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with summer hours and other employee resources to

Qualifications

• Passionate about Merchandising in a fashion environment.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser required.
• Enjoys working with numbers and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Producing weekly trading reports to summarise, analyse & identify key drivers with the view to propose any necessary trading action.
• Review and reforecast continuity lines on a regular basis.
• Assist the Merchandiser on continual trade, identifying lines for promotion, repeats and risk assessment.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, through regular meetings and contact.
• Manage intake into the warehouse in conjunction with the buying team, warehouse and suppliers.
• Work closely with MAAs to manage intake, allocation of stock and other admin tasks.
• Identify, cost and propose markdown activity with the Merchandiser for monthly presentations to Head of Merchandising.

Skills

Merchandising

Numerical skills

Job description

Carvela, deeply rooted in Italian heritage, leads the way in premium accessories with shoes and bags designed in the heart of Milan by women, for women. Each product reflects our commitment to exceptional design and comfort, with every collection thoughtfully designed. Our brand is shaped by timeless style and a design philosophy that empowers women of all ages to feel their best. Made with high-quality materials and shaped by Italian-inspired silhouettes, our collections are created to work as hard as the women who wear them.

Responsibilities:

• Producing weekly trading reports to summarise, analyse & identify key drivers with the view to propose any necessary trading action.
• Review and reforecast continuity lines on a regular basis.
• Assist the Merchandiser on continual trade, identifying lines for promotion, repeats and risk assessment.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, through regular meetings and contact.
• Manage intake into the warehouse in conjunction with the buying team, warehouse and suppliers.
• Working closely with MAAs to manage intake, allocation of stock and other admin tasks.
• Identify, cost and propose markdown activity with the Merchandiser for monthly presentations to Head of Merchandising.
• Responsible for trading key category areas.
• Produce weekly trading reports for Monday meetings at category level.
• Ability to make trade decisions on the strength or weakness of sales using merchandising tools & monitor, update team weekly.
• Work closely with brands to place in season repeats and to address slower turning stock.
• Cost markdown proposal for mid and end of season sales.
• Produce all colour, price, sizing and ad hoc analysis on the range regularly working to tight and demanding deadlines.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships across the business.
• Work closely with the buying/design team.

Requirements:

The Person:

• Passionate about Merchandising in a fashion environment
• Previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser required
• Enjoys working with numbers and a strong team player
• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance (insurance?)
• Summer Hours - 3pm Friday finish
• Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)
• RetailTrust support
• And so much more!

Our Culture

We’re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community.

The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand‑alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand‑alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores.

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