Merchandising Admin Specialist - Hybrid, Growth & Perks

POUNDLAND LIMITED; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employee discount card

Birthday day off

28 days holiday + 1 per year

Annual bonus up to 10% of base salary

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing resources via Retail Trust

My Staff Shop discounts

Early access to wages via stream

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

Poundland Limited is seeking a Merchandising Admin Assistant based in Watford for a hybrid role with work-from-home flexibility up to two days per week. You will support the Clothing Merchandising team with analysis to guide trading decisions and manage PO workflows from raising to arrival.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, Excel proficiency, and excellent communication and organisational skills. Prior experience in retail merchandising is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Merchandising Admin Assistant, Supply Chain or Allocations role in a retail environment.
• Understanding of merchandising function and how MAA role impacts wider business.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, numerical and great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate sales reports and analysis to support trading decisions.
• Ensure all Items & POs are raised accurately according to clothing critical path.
• Ensure purchase orders are ready to ship and leave on time.
• Attend weekly allocation and trade meetings with the wider team.
• Review Never Out of Stock lines to maximise sales through stock levels.
• Collate accurate trade reports ahead of trade meetings.
• Maintain clear communication and strong relationships across departments.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Retail merchandising experience

Education

Fashion or Merchandising degree

Job description

Poundland Limited is seeking a Merchandising Admin Assistant based in Watford for a hybrid role with work-from-home flexibility up to two days per week. You will support the Clothing Merchandising team with analysis to guide trading decisions and manage PO workflows from raising to arrival.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, Excel proficiency, and excellent communication and organisational skills. Prior experience in retail merchandising is preferred.