Merchandising Admin Assistant

Self-Portrait; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand seeks a Merchandising Assistant to provide analytical and administrative support to their team. You will be responsible for creating sales reports, aiding in style management, and ensuring accurate stock tracking. The role requires strong numerical skills and proficiency in key IT systems, including Microsoft Excel. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both self-portrait and Roland Mouret collections.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities crucial for sales reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills required.
• Effective communication and influencing skills necessary for stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain daily sales reports for the Merchandising team.
• Aid in style management and range plan creation.
• Support the team in creating Purchase Orders and stock management.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Tools

Zedonk

Shopify

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Purpose:

To provide consistent and accurate analytical and administrative support to the Merchandising team across both self-portrait and Roland Mouret

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for producing and maintaining daily sales reports, distributing to key business stakeholders, and aiding in analysis

Actively partake in weekly sales analysis through report running and document creation

With the guidance of the Merchandiser compile and provide information for ad-hoc requests from other areas of the business e.g., Buying and Wholesale

Aid Merchandising team in style management and range plan creation

Support in market through updating and creating seasonal hindsight for the Buying and Wholesale teams

Aid in sizing analysis and complete sizing breakdown for stock orders under guidance of Merchandiser, ensuring correct size ratio is purchased to optimise sales, also able to make suggestions to Merchandiser

Support team in compiling and running central documentation.

Check, compile and manage internal departmental reports

Create Purchase Orders and aid the Merchandising team in PO management

Monitor data accuracy in the systems to maintain correct sales and stock tracking

Working closely with the Merchandiser to support with price changes, markdowns and preparation for the sale period

Manage initial allocation to all retail stores

Liaise with warehouse to ensure timely stock deliveries to stores

Key skills:

Strong numerical, analytical, and interpretive skills

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills and good time-management

Continually ensure personal behaviours reflects the vision and values of the business.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Influencing skills

Able to fully utilise the relevant IT support systems (Zedonk, Shopify)

Confident working on Microsoft Excel

Key relationships and stakeholders:

Merchandising team and peers

Sourcing Office

Buying Team

Wholesale Team

Stores

Logistics team