Assistant Merchandiser

The White Company; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Merchandise Administrator to support the Merchandiser in optimizing sales and managing their product category. The role involves planning, trading, and developing the Merchandise Admin Assistant. Candidates should possess exceptional Excel skills and prior merchandising experience, contributing to the company's growth and success.

Benefits

Up to 50% employee discount and access to Sample Sales

Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, rising to 25

Holiday buy scheme

Group Personal Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Perkplace Benefits Platform

Wagestream Money Management app

Structured development support

Life Assurance

Daily fruit basket, tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with merchandising systems are necessary.
• Experience in a head office merchandising environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning specific areas, ensuring accurate spreadsheets and analysis.
• Manage stock levels and trading priorities, maintaining supplier communications.
• Conduct regular store and competitor visits to inform strategy.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Systems knowledge

Previous head office merchandising experience

Job description

Our Role

To assist the Merchandiser in maximizing sales and profit against agreed Key Performance Indicators, and to manage and develop the Merchandise Admin Assistant for your product category.

What you'll be doing

Planning

• Responsible for planning a specific area under the guidance of the Merchandiser.
• Ensure all spreadsheet work and historical analysis are prepared accurately and on time.
• Prepare analysis packs and strategy recommendations for your specific area.
• Develop new season planning and retail range strategies under guidance.

Trading

• Produce the Monday management pack accurately and on deadline.
• Compile weekly trading priorities for review and sign-off.
• Meet critical path dates, address exceptional issues promptly.
• Manage priorities aligned with commercial needs, maintain communication with suppliers, team, call center, retail, and operations.
• Review performance regularly across channels and recommend actions to maximize sales and profit.

Retail

• Ensure stock levels are appropriate and reviewed regularly.
• Review store sales and strategies routinely.
• Supervise stock builds for new stores, ensuring plans are followed and issues addressed.

Commercial Awareness

• Conduct store visits at least every two months.
• Attend supplier meetings to strengthen relationships and monitor KPIs.
• Generate reports after visits and implement follow-up actions.
• Perform competitor visits and develop action plans based on insights.
• Prioritize critical dates in planning and trading processes.
• Deliver excellent customer service standards.

Merchandising Systems

• Develop proficiency in all Merchandising systems.
• Propose improvements and system updates.
• Perform integrity checks to ensure department efficiency.
• Utilize the Sales Reactive Allocation System to maximize sales and profit.

Management, Training, and Development

• Review and improve processes and controls regularly.
• Focus on personal development and foster good relationships.
• Assist in training and developing MAA’s.
• Manage the MAA daily.

The skills & experience that you’ll need

• Excellent Excel skills
• Systems knowledge
• Previous head office merchandising experience

What will make you brilliant at this role

• Numerical excellence
• Commercial acumen
• Passion for our product

What we’ll offer you

At The White Company, we value our employees for their dedication. We offer:

• Up to 50% employee discount and access to Sample Sales
• Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, rising to 25
• Holiday buy scheme
• Group Personal Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Perkplace Benefits Platform
• Wagestream Money Management app
• Structured development support
• Life Assurance

Additional Benefits

• Daily fruit basket, tea and coffee
• Option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
• Social events, seasonal sales, volunteer days
• Great location near transport links and amenities

Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion statement of commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging, ensuring every individual can bring their authentic self to work.

Our Sustainability statement of commitment

We aim to build a sustainable legacy that benefits people and the planet through all our actions.