Merchandising Administration Assistant (6 months FTC)

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Merchandising Administration Assistant (6 months FTC), London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to manage all aspects of Inventory Management and supply chain activity to ensure excellent availability within the Open To Buy and Wastage target constraints.

Reports to: Merchandiser

Key Accountabilities:

• Place all orders for respective departments
• Expedite orders
• Develop relationships with Suppliers, Piccadilly Warehouse, Retail, and Online teams
• Manage orders to reflect stock due dates accurately
• Communicate failed deliveries and proposed actions
• Maintain product availability within defined parameters
• Address Warehouse PO queries
• Assist with Short Shelf Life Management

Role Specific Criteria (Experience/Behaviours/Technical Ability):

We expect the successful candidate to have:

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Resilience and ability to manage upward
• Strong diary management skills to ensure timely attendance at meetings
• Experience with CRM systems, processes, and reporting mechanisms
• Digital savviness
• Ability to challenge, build credibility, and work with integrity and confidentiality

We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We embrace diversity to create an inclusive environment.

In the past year, our people have been recognized and celebrated, winning awards across various sectors including Retail, Technology, Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service, and Community Engagement.

In return, we offer:

• A store and restaurant discount of up to 40%
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus an extra day off for your birthday
• A subsidized staff restaurant using Fortnum’s ingredients
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth