Merchandising Admin Assistant

ME+EM; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand in London is looking for a Merchandising Admin Assistant to support stock allocations and various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates are highly organized with strong Excel skills and a proactive mindset. Join a team that values initiative and rewards success within a fast-paced environment. The role offers competitive benefits including generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and discounts.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

A day off for your birthday

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Staff Discount

Social events and biannual parties

Qualifications

• Strong administration, analytical skills and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in working within fashion retail.

Responsibilities

• Action store stock allocations and replenishment orders.
• Produce weekly reports reviewing sales and stock.
• Liaise with stores and warehouse to highlight delivery issues.

Skills

Excellent numerical and Excel skills

Strong administration & analytical skills

Confident communicator

Uses initiative

Ability to multi-task

Proven time management skills

Interest in fashion retail

Retail experience

Job description

Job Title

Merchandising Admin Assistant

Reporting to: Senior Merchandiser

Location: London

Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About Us

ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. In addition to a thriving global digital presence, we operate flagship stores in London and Edinburgh, concessions within Harrods and Selfridges, and have recently expanded with new store openings in the U.S.

At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

Our office and stores are busy and fast paced, but we work to make it fun with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone’s hard work is rewarded. It takes these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised Merchandising Admin Assistant to play a vital role in our fast-paced environment. You will support the team with store stock allocations as well as various administrative tasks, and the ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, using their initiative to enhance the merchandising function through best practices and improved efficiencies.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Action store stock allocations and replenishment orders.
• Provide correct administration of all stock movements (orders, recalls, transfers, intake, returns).
• Produce weekly reports, reviewing sales and stock position to identify opportunities to maximise sales and stock turnover.
• Run trade reports on a rota, understanding trade terminology and report contents.
• First contact for stores & external parties with any queries and requests.
• Review and challenge store ranging decisions to optimise store stock capacity.
• Awareness of trade in the wider business.
• Liaise with Stores and Warehouse to monitor the delivery process, highlighting delivery issues to the Merchandisers.
• Liaise with the VM team to maximise commercial opportunities in stores whilst maintaining luxury visuals. Provide correct administration of all external concession data.
• Create and compile shipping documents to send stock to international stores. Assist with quarterly stock takes.
• Support Merchandisers with ad hoc analysis.
• Understand the importance of accuracy, attention to detail and keeping on top of all admin/emails.
• Work with the team to ensure all department deadlines are being met.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent numerical and Excel skills.
• Strong administration & analytical skills.
• Confident and articulate communicator, able to build strong effective relationships.
• Uses initiative with a hands-on approach and the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven time management skills.
• Interest in working within fashion retail.
• Retail experience is desirable.

Employee Benefits

• 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Length of Service Award
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Staff uniform for retail employees
• Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
• Annual Volunteer Day
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Employee led committees
• Social events and biannual parties
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.

Equal Opportunities

ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.

Application Note

Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.