Merchandising Admin Assistant Kensington Office, London Permanent Full-Time

Mulberry; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking luxury brand as a Merchandising Admin Assistant, where you will play a vital role in the Global Buying and Merchandising team. This position offers a unique opportunity to analyze seasonal trends and stock performance while ensuring optimal stock levels across locations. With a commitment to sustainability and community values, you will thrive in a hybrid working environment that balances office presence with remote flexibility. If you are passionate about luxury products and eager to contribute to a responsible brand, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• Confident decision-making based on analysis and experience.

Responsibilities

• Control stock movements and allocations to maximize sales.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams for stock management.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Brand Awareness

Job description

Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, our ambition is to create progressive luxury.

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception. In 2024, we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same: we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

The Role:

An integral part of the Global Buying and Merchandising team, the Merchandising Admin Assistant provides a crucial link between head office, retail stores, regional teams, and key departments within Mulberry.

The MAA is responsible for maximizing sales and profits by analyzing seasonal trends, stock performance, and ensuring the right quantities of stock are in the right locations at the right time. The focus is supporting all operational Central Buying & Merchandising actions.

Hybrid working applies to this role, allowing you to work at least 3 days from our Kensington office and up to 2 days from home.

Main duties include controlling stock movements and allocations:

• Run and update reports to be distributed to the B&M team
• Reflect global pricing in regional price books
• Analyze stock opportunities and propose stock movements and re-prioritizations
• Support and order stock for Mulberry.com and marketing shoots, collaborating with Digital, Warehouse, and Photography teams
• Coordinate with Accounts, Warehouse, and Retail Ops for store stocktakes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Services, Warehouse, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing
• Set and maintain optimal stock levels and manage ad-hoc store allocations
• Work with Market Support on Group stock requests
• Rectify discrepancies, sales, and validation errors
• Monitor warehouse locations in transit
• Manage purchase orders and regional allocations
• Handle adjustments for Retail warehouse locations
• Assist with ad-hoc projects within the B&M department

Culture:

• Embrace and demonstrate Mulberry values: honesty, dynamism, community spirit
• Support an inclusive culture, behaving openly and respectfully
• Act as a brand ambassador and communicate positively about Mulberry

Sustainability:

• Incorporate environmentally responsible practices, supporting our ‘Five C’s’ strategy
• Foster diversity, equity, empathy, and inclusion within internal and external communities

Skills and Experience Required:

• Strong time management, organizational skills, and team spirit
• Confident decision-making based on analysis and experience
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Good communication and listening skills
• Understanding of policies, practices, and procedures
• Presentation skills, data-backed opinions, and confidence
• Brand and product awareness, passion for the product

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer. If adjustments are needed for the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].