Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion Brand

TRP RECRUITMENT; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for an ambitious individual currently in a merchandising assistant or allocator position. You will play a crucial role in managing the end-to-end process of the critical path, ensuring effective communication with suppliers, and supporting merchandising functions with insightful analysis. The company promotes a hybrid working environment, allowing flexibility while contributing to a balanced and commercial product range. If you are organized, a great team player, and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising within a fashion environment is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with intermediate Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department critical path to ensure timely product delivery.
• Communicate daily with suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are working with a reputable global brand who are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to support their team.

You will be supporting in the management of the end-to-end process of the critical path along with ensuring strong communication with suppliers and PO management as well as supporting the merchandising function with analysis to ensure a balanced and commercial range.

This role would suit someone currently working in a Merchandising Assistant / Allocator level or current Assistant Merchandiser who is ambitious, organised and a great team player. This role offers hybrid working.

Main responsibilities will include:

1. Support in the management of the department critical path with the cross functional counterparts to ensure timely delivery of the product
2. Managing shipment approvals (checking ex-factory dates are on time, volume discrepancies, gold seal inspections completed, packing lists entered)
3. Daily communication with suppliers, factories, agents/ mills as well as liaison with internal departments
4. Flagging any risks or opportunities to Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser. Making suggestions and offering solutions to production problems
5. Supplier analysis for end of season reviews (monitor KPIs)
6. Support in managing the option framework ensuring a balanced range for all channels and markets
7. Create necessary trading reports to support global overview of performance weekly/monthly/seasonal Ad hoc

Person specification:

1. Previous Merchandising experience within a fashion environment
2. Good communication & time management skills
3. Numerate & Analytical, intermediate level on Excel
4. Organised with ability to multitask and work under pressure
5. Strong in decision-making
6. Friendly and a team player!