Merchandising Admin Assistant

Arne Clo Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Arne Clo Ltd is looking for a driven and enthusiastic Merchandising Admin Assistant to support their Product team in maximizing sales through effective stock management. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and analytical skills, along with a keen attention to detail and proficiency in Excel. The position offers opportunities for growth within a recognized best workplace, along with attractive perks such as 32 days holiday and private healthcare.

Benefits

32 Days Holiday, including Bank Holidays

Annual and quarterly bonus schemes

Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience within a Merchandising function is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Creating and amending all purchase orders.
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Supporting the Merchandiser with reporting and analysis.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

ARNE is an apparel and footwear brand/retailer based in Birchwood Park near Warrington, UK. We design and develop our products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east and then ship directly to our customers, via ARNEclo.com. We have recently branched out and are now also available via Selfridges both in store and online.

We have ambitious objectives over the next decade with the team believing all targets are achievable through new product category launches in shoes and womenswear alongside the creation of paid media, CRM activity and further international growth to amplify the great product / brand assets we have already created.

Reporting to our Senior Merchandiser, you’ll be supporting the Product team in maximising sales through effective management of stock. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic individual with an analytical background and a love for excel! If you are interested joining us on our exciting journey, please apply today.

So if you are creative with a keen eye for detail, have a passion for the fashion industry and want to join us on our exciting journey please apply today!

Requirements

What you’ll be responsible for as a Merchandising Admin Assistant;

• Creating and amending all purchase orders
• Adding POs to Critical Path document and ensuring prices, cost prices and retail prices are correct.
• Liaising with suppliers on a weekly basis to ensure deliveries are on time and effectively communicate changes to the wider product team and business.
• Assist in Monday trade sales analysis through report running and document creation.
• Update weekly trackers
• Size ratio analysis to ensure new orders and restock sizing is maximised.
• Send out barcodes to suppliers
• Support the Merchandiser with excel reporting and preparation, analysis, data entry and general administrative duties.
• Updating line cards to assist the Merchandiser in managing ‘Core’ products stock and sales forecasts.
• Sending delivery dates of launch products to the wider business
• Awareness of our customer, and fast and slow sellers
• Undertaking competitor analysis

About You

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Analytical and a numbers thinker
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written as you will be working with a range of colleagues and prospective employees at all levels
• Great problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage your own time
• Previous experience within a Merchandising function would be advantageous but not essential.
• We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2024
• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
• Option to buy / sell holidays
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance
• Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100’s of places
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.