Assistant Merchandiser

BoF Careers; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Branch Associate Planner for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The role involves overseeing analytics and optimization across EMEA stores, working with various teams to enhance store performance and manage inventory effectively. Ideal candidates will have experience in merchandising, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience as assistant branch merchandiser or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in retail maths.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly trade on key performance indicators.
• Maintain and develop central reporting processes.
• Provide actionable unit capacity guidance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview
This is a 12mth Fixed Term Contract. The Branch Associate Planner supports the Planning Managers, while actively overseeing Branch Analytics and Optimisation across Ralph Lauren EMEA stores. They manage detailed store reporting with a focus on optimising space & inventory, providing feedback and proposals to the business to support store performance and capacity management. They will work in partnership with Business Planning, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Inventory & Distribution teams, Retail Operations, Creative Services and other key stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Review weekly trade on key performace indicators to identity challenges/opportunities with an emphasis on timely resolution & optimising profit
* Maintain & continue to develop teams central reporting processes through accurate & timely generation of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual & adhoc reports, managing in excel using large data sets
* Support in creating & sharing analysis to business & key stake holders e.g. store visit decks, regional trade calls & marketing events
* Provide actionable unit capacity guidance & transfer proposals to allocation & inventory partners
* Support with the maintenance of retail & sale calendars ensuring they reflect latest information
* Regular communication with regional managers gathering feedback from their region
* Be open & collaborative in all ways of working

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

* Previous experience as assistant branch merchandiser or assistant merchandiser or equivalent (experience in Planning or Distribution is preferable)
* Must be dynamic, resilient & happy to work in a fast-paced environment
* Self-starter, highly motivated & organised
* Strong analytical skills. proven proficiency in retail maths
* High level of computer literacy, Intermediate/Advanced level excel
* Attention to detail & able to maintain good accuracy levels
* Ability to build & maintain strong working relationships with business partners
* Excellent communication skills
* Creative problem- solver & critical thinker
* Must have a desire to review & create efficiencies in processes