Merchandising Admin Assistant

Arne Clo Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking apparel and footwear brand as a Merchandising Admin Assistant! This exciting role involves supporting the Product team in maximizing sales through effective stock management and data analysis. You will be responsible for creating purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and assisting in trade sales analysis. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and proficient in Excel. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous holidays, private healthcare, and performance bonuses. If you're passionate about fashion and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, apply today!

Benefits

32 Days Holiday

Generous Staff Discount

Annual Bonuses

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset and numerical proficiency.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Creating and amending all purchase orders.
• Assisting in trade sales analysis through report generation.
• Conducting size ratio analysis to optimize orders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Mindset

Numerical Proficiency

MS Office Proficiency

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Self-Management

Time Management

Education

Experience in Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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 expanded and are now also available through Selfridges, both in store and online.

We have ambitious objectives for the next decade, including new product category launches in shoes and womenswear, alongside paid media campaigns, CRM activities, and further international growth to enhance our existing strong brand assets.

Reporting to our Senior Merchandiser, you will support the Product team in maximizing sales through effective stock management. We seek a driven, enthusiastic individual with an analytical background and a love for Excel! If you're interested in joining us on this exciting journey, please apply today.

If you are creative, detail-oriented, passionate about fashion, and eager to be part of our journey, we encourage you to apply now!

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

1. Creating and amending all purchase orders
2. Adding POs to the Critical Path document and verifying prices, cost prices, and retail prices
3. Liaising with suppliers weekly to ensure timely deliveries and communicating changes to the wider team
4. Assisting in Monday trade sales analysis through report generation and documentation
5. Updating weekly trackers
6. Conducting size ratio analysis to optimize new orders and restocking
7. Sending barcodes to suppliers
8. Supporting the Merchandiser with Excel reporting, data entry, analysis, and administrative duties
9. Updating line cards to assist in managing 'Core' product stock and sales forecasts
10. Communicating launch product delivery dates to the business
11. Monitoring customer preferences and sales performance of fast and slow sellers
12. Undertaking competitor analysis

About You

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Analytical mindset and numerical proficiency
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Self-management and time management skills
• Experience in Merchandising is a plus but not essential

We are proud to be recognized as a Medium-sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2024.

• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus your Birthday off
• Holiday entitlement increases to 36 days with service
• Option to buy or sell holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Annual and quarterly bonuses based on company performance
• Private Healthcare, including Dental & Optical Plans, post-probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance covering 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with cashback offers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

ARNE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to supporting colleagues from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, disabled, or neurodiverse candidates. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates.