Merchandising Admin Assistant

LGBT Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Space NK, a leading beauty retailer in London, seeks a Merchandising Admin Assistant in Head Office to manage purchase orders with brand partners, track deliveries, and support the merchandising team.

The role demands excellent numerical ability, retail maths knowledge, and strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills; a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent numerical aptitude with strong retail maths and data analysis.
• Prior merchandising experience is highly regarded; interest in retail decisions.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Purchase order management – raising PO’s with brand partners and keeping track of deliveries in an accurate manner
• Produce and compile Monday trade reports, ensuring data accuracy and highlighting any anomalies or risks to the Assistant Merchandiser and wider team.
• Intake management of the delivery schedule, ensuring deliveries are met by brands
• Communicating any short shipments, late deliveries, and cancellations to the wider team
• Assist with tester ordering and monitoring tester availability
• Support the management of the new product critical path, including stock tracking, ranging, tester allocation and launch readiness.
• Produce ad hoc financial and stock analysis as requested.
• Develop a strong understanding of retail merchandising processes

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: 56 Brook St, London W1K 5DT, UK

Highlighted points for this job

Merchandising Admin Assistant role in Head Office

Responsibilities include purchase order management and data analysis

Excellent numerical aptitude and retail maths knowledge required

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills are advantageous

Position requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

If you love beauty, you’re in the right place.

As the ultimate curator of over 100 of the most in-demand, highly innovative and boundary-pushing beauty brands, we are the go-to destination for worldwide beauty discovery.

Together through our neighbourhood stores, online presence and loyalty scheme, Space NK has built a flourishing community in which to discover beauty. The customer is at the heart of everything we do, and we will always endeavour to offer everything they need to help them explore, experiment, and enjoy our brands.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase order management – raising PO’s with our brand partners and keeping track of deliveries in an accurate manner

Produce and compile Monday trade reports, ensuring data accuracy and highlighting any anomalies or risks to the Assistant Merchandiser and wider team.

Intake management of the delivery schedule, ensuring deliveries are met by brands

Communicating any short shipments, late deliveries, and cancellations to the wider team

Assist with tester ordering and monitoring tester availability

Support the management of the new product critical path, including stock tracking, ranging, tester allocation and launch readiness.

Produce ad hoc financial and stock analysis as requested.

Develop a strong understanding of retail merchandising processes

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

Excellent numerical aptitude is required, with a strong understanding of retail maths and data analysis.

Prior merchandising experience will be highly regarded. A keen interest in retail and commercial decision-making is essential.

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data are highly valued. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

Analytical and numerical strength

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.

Ability to work under pressure and use initiative to solve problems effectively.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

If you want to find out more about us, what it is like to work for us, all about our benefits, and our pledges on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, please visit our website.

Space NK are an equal opportunities employer.

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