Merchandising Admin Assistant

University of the Arts London; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative brand is seeking a motivated individual to join their merchandising team. This role involves managing inventory, supporting stock counts, and assisting with production workflows. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, a keen interest in e-commerce, and a relevant degree.

Benefits

Staff discount

Collaborative studio environment

Hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Tech-savvy with experience using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Interest in e-commerce, merchandising, or product operations.

Responsibilities

• Tracking and managing inventory movements, including raw materials and finished goods.
• Monitoring sales performance and raw material usage to help prevent stock-outs.
• Assisting in preparing manufacturing kits for our studio production team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tech-savvy

Confidence with data

Problem-solving

Communication

Interest in e-commerce

Education

Degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Hours 9am - 5.30pm (TBC), Monday - Friday

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their career in Merchandising, Operations, or E-commerce. Working closely with the Founder, Merchandising Manager and studio team, you’ll play a key role in keeping our inventory organised, our stock levels healthy, and our production workflow running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Tracking and managing inventory movements, including raw materials and finished goods.
• Supporting regular stock counts and flagging any discrepancies, keeping our system up to date and accurate.
• Monitoring sales performance and raw material usage to help prevent stock-outs.
• Raising internal order requests with the founder for replenishments.
• Assisting in preparing manufacturing kits for our studio production team.
• Keeping our stock wall system tidy, accurate, and up to date.
• Liaising with couriers to track shipments and resolve delivery issues.
• Supporting with ad hoc studio tasks when needed — we’re a startup and every day is different!
• Helping the Merchandising Manager with trade reports and product performance analysis.

What We Offer:

• A creative, growing brand with a passionate community.
• A collaborative and upbeat studio environment.
• The chance to be hands-on and make a real impact.
• Staff discount and perks.

Skills and Experience Required

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Tech-savvy with experience using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Confidence with data.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Friendly, positive communicator who enjoys solving problems.
• An interest in e-commerce, merchandising, or product operations.
• A degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising preferred.
• Previous experience in a retail, warehouse, or admin role is a bonus, but not essential.