Merchandising Admin Assistant - Menswear

UNIQLO; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel retailer in London is seeking a Merchandising Admin Assistant to support the menswear team. Responsibilities include data entry, report preparation, and stock level analysis. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of merchandising experience, advanced Excel skills, and a degree in merchandising or an analytical subject. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a range of employee benefits including vacations and staff discounts.

Benefits

26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

30% Staff Discount

Private Medical Care (optional)

Private Pension Scheme

Global Profit Share Scheme

Travel to work loan scheme

Social events throughout the year

Volunteer Day – twice a year

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of merchandising experience.
• Experience within an administrative role.
• Educated to degree level in merchandising or an analytical subject.
• Retail or fashion experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandisers with merchandising information and data entry.
• Update reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Analyze sales and stock levels and liaise with the inventory control team.
• Highlight risks and opportunities in stock.
• Assist with sizing and color confirmations.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Advanced Excel skills

Strong numeracy and analytical skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Education

Degree in merchandising or analytical subject

Job description

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high-quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.

We are currently recruiting a Merchandising Admin Assistant to sit within the EU Merchandising Planning department on our menswear team, based in our London office. You will be reporting into the Merchandising Planner, working closely with merchandising and allocation teams to develop a full understanding of the UNIQLO range across the EU.

This represents a unique opportunity for someone who is interested in growing their career within fashion Merchandising, with experience in the merchandising function.

What the Merchandising Admin Assistant will be responsible for :

• Supporting the Merchandisers with collecting key merchandising information, data entry, reports preparation and analysis
• Updating reports on a weekly, monthly and ad hoc basis
• Analysing day-to-day sales and stock levels. Liaise with the inventory control team with regards to stock queries and necessary adjustments
• Highlight risks and opportunities
• Actioning re-pricing and markdown changes
• Assisting with sizing and colour confirmations
• Liaising with stores and head office in Tokyo
• Carrying out competitors’ analysis continuously
• Proposing improvements of stock levels based on sales & stock reporting
• Supporting with any other ad-hoc administration required within the merchandising function

Profile

• At least 1 year of merchandising experience
• Experience within an administrative role
• Educated to degree level - within merchandising or an analytical subject
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• IT proficient
• Acute attention to detail
• Eager to learn and willing to take on additional responsibilities
• Self-driven and organised to deliver results within deadlines
• Use initiative to resolve issues that may arise
• Retail or fashion experience is not required, but a plus

What we can offer you

• 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Staff Discount 30%
• Global Profit Share Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Care (optional)
• Private Pension Scheme
• Travel to work loan scheme
• Hybrid working, 2 days from home, 3 days in the office
• Social events throughout the year
• Seasonal Sample Sales
• Volunteer Day – twice a year
• Great Location - Close to transport links, underground Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations. Close by to shops restaurants / bars / cinema and gyms

UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities or background.

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