Merchandising Admin Assistant

WHISTLES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount (70%)

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Wellbeing assistance

Maternity package

Job summary

Whistles in London is seeking a Merchandising Admin Assistant to join our Merchandising team. You will support forecasting, stock allocation, and promotional activities, working with the Buying team to optimize profitability and minimise markdown.

You will provide admin support, analyse reports on sales, stock, intake, markdown and margin, and liaise with suppliers and the Distribution Centre to ensure timely stock delivery.

Qualifications

• Analytical and commercially driven mindset.
• Ability to analyse large data sets and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Forecast sales, allocate stock, and support promotions.
• Analyse reports on sales, stock, intake, markdown and margin.
• Liaise with suppliers and distribution centre to ensure timely stock flow.
• Ensure merchandising system is up to date for efficient stock processing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Communication

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Every exceptional customer moment starts with our people

At TFG London, we believe that it’s our team who bring our house of brands to life. All our colleagues across Hobbs, Phase Eight, Whistles, and Inside Story play a vital role in our success story and that story is only getting more exciting! We're looking for a Merchandising Admin Assistant to join us here at Whistles.

What you'll do:

The Merchandising team forecasts sales, allocates stock and develops our in-store and online promotions, working in partnership with our Buying team to trade the range commercially to maximise profit and minimise markdown.

As a Merchandising Admin Assistant you will support the wider merchandising team in the smooth running of operations of the department essentially ensuring the right product is in the right place, at the right time. In your role you will provide administrative support to the department by analysing reports relating to sales, stock, intake, markdown and margin as well as liaising with our suppliers and the Distribution Centre to ensure stock arrives into the business on time. Reporting into the Merchandiser we will need you to ensure our Merchandising system is managed and up to date so stock is processed efficiently and swiftly.

Who you'll be:

As a Merchandising Admin Assistant we will provide you with full training and ongoing support from the get-go to ensure you have all the tools to succeed in your role. We would need to you demonstrate a highly analytical and commercially driven mindset with the ability to remain calm under pressure as a resourceful communicator. Motivated to fulfil the role, you will be comfortable with analysing large data sets and be able to navigate Excel and spreadsheets confidently. A highly analytical mindset and a collaborative nature is a must!

What's in it for you:

• Generous colleague discount up to 70%
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum
• Financial and Wellbeing assistance
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7