Merchandising Admin Assistant

White Stuff; Willesden; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is looking for a Merchandising Admin Assistant in Willesden, UK. In this role, you will support the Merchandising team by providing administrative assistance and running data essential for merchandising decisions. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills. The position also offers benefits such as hybrid working, annual bonuses, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Annual bonus opportunity

Up to 33 days holiday per annum

2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer

50% discount

Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance

Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance

Interest free season ticket loan

Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in Business, Merchandising or Fashion Retail.
• Strong numerical capability, accurate with good attention to detail.
• Ability to proactively manage workload, prioritising and delegating when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collate and produce weekly/seasonal/adhoc analysis for department.
• Accurate maintenance of department line buy, managing weekly intake.
• Liaise with the warehouse to ensure efficient processing of all deliveries.

Skills

Strong numerical capability

Strong Excel and MS Office skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong team working skills

Education

Degree level education in Business, Merchandising or Fashion Retail

Job description

WHO WE ARE

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.

Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and like minded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

WHO YOU ARE

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in Business, Merchandising or Fashion Retail.
• Strong numerical capability, accurate with good attention to detail
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to proactively manage workload, prioritising and delegating when necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication essential
• Strong team working skills, able to build positive cross-functional relationships
• Lots of initiative and good decision‑making skills
• Candidate should be keen in progress their career in a growing company
• Information completed to high level of accuracy

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB

As an MAA you will provide administration support to the Merchandising team, running data to support merchandising decisions and be responsible for maintaining the team’s key working documents.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Collate and produce weekly/seasonal/adhoc analysis for department
• Accurate maintenance of department line buy, managing weekly intake and updating team of any changes.
• To liaise with the warehouse to ensure efficient processing of all deliveries from suppliers through to store
• Timely allocation of stock in line with launch targets
• Ownership of department allocation plans to capitalise on branch performance
• Regularly review size ratios and make recommendations for buy ratios and balance backs
• Assist in producing sign off packs for department.
• Attend weekly intake and critical meetings and represent your department when required
• Liaise with wholesale team to identify stock opportunities to trade the department
• Maintain department line cards
• Basic understanding of department WSSI’s
• Liaise with Branch Merchandiser and Assistant Merchandiser to review launch trackers and support with delegation of tasks to the MAA team
• Pro‑active in trade and feedback to Merchandiser and Assistant Merchandiser

WHAT WE’LL OFFER YOU

As a Merchandising Admin Assistant at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:

• Hybrid working
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Up to 33 days holiday per annum
• 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community
• 50% discount
• Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance
• Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Contribution

We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.

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