Merchandising Admin Assistant

ARNE; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking apparel and footwear brand as a Merchandising Admin Assistant. In this dynamic role, you will support the Product team by maximizing sales through effective stock management and analysis. Your organizational skills and analytical mindset will be key as you liaise with suppliers, manage purchase orders, and assist in data reporting using Excel. This innovative firm offers a supportive workplace with generous benefits, including holiday entitlement that increases with service, private healthcare, and a cycle to work scheme. If you're passionate about fashion and eager to contribute to a growing brand, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

32 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Generous staff discount

Annual and quarterly bonuses

Private healthcare including dental and optical plans

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance covering 5x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Previous merchandising experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and amend all purchase orders and update Critical Path documents.
• Liaise with suppliers for timely deliveries and assist in trade sales analysis.
• Support the Merchandiser with Excel reporting and data entry.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Mindset

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Merchandising Experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ARNE - Merchandising Admin Assistant

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 ship directly to our customers via ARNEclo.com. Recently, we expanded our availability through Selfridges, both in-store and online.

With ambitious objectives over the next decade, our team aims to launch new product categories in shoes and womenswear, enhance paid media, CRM activities, and expand internationally to amplify our 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 mindset and a love for Excel. If you're creative, detail-oriented, passionate about fashion, and eager to join us, please apply today!

Responsibilities

• Create and amend all purchase orders
• Update Critical Path documents with accurate prices, cost prices, and retail prices
• Liaise weekly with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and communicate changes to the team
• Assist in Monday trade sales analysis through report generation
• Maintain weekly trackers and perform size ratio analyses to optimize orders and restocks
• Send barcodes to suppliers
• Support the Merchandiser with Excel reporting, data entry, analysis, and general admin tasks
• Update line cards to assist in managing 'Core' product stock and sales forecasts
• Communicate delivery dates of launch products to the wider business
• Monitor customer preferences and sales performance of fast and slow sellers
• Undertake competitor analysis

About You

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Analytical mindset and numerical aptitude
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Effective time management
• Previous merchandising experience is advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• 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 with service, up to 36 days
• Option to buy or sell holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Annual and quarterly bonuses based on company performance
• Private healthcare including dental and optical plans after probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance covering 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with savings and 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, and neurodiverse individuals. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.