Merchandising Administrative Assistant

JoJo Maman Bébé; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Merchandising Administrative Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting the merchandising team in planning, analysis, and operations, ensuring effective stock flow and distribution across various channels. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. With a commitment to sustainability and a culture that values collaboration and problem-solving, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a joyful and community-centric organization. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid working (up to 3 days in Battersea)

Flexible hours (10:00-16:30 core hours)

Additional annual leave with service

Birthday leave

Holiday buying scheme

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee recognition

Dog-friendly offices

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the merchandising team with stock flow and distribution.
• Analyze sales patterns and produce trading packs.
• Respond to store queries and manage stock allocations.

Skills

Excel

Numeracy Skills

Analytical Skills

English Communication

Multitasking

Team Player

Job description

Your role in the JoJo story…

Do you dream of a role where you can make meaningful contributions that finish in days well spent? If you’re ready to begin a fabulous adventure and you’re passionate about effective stock flow and distribution, we have the perfect role for you.

At JoJo, we’re looking for a Merchandising Administrative Assistant

You will assist and support the Merchandising team in all aspects of Merchandising across all business channels. Working within a small team, you will be expected to juggle a fast-paced and changing workload and be able to multi-task. Duties may include admin, reporting, analysis, and stock distribution.

A peek into your daily adventures

Planning

• Work with the merchandising team to ensure effective planning of stock flow, commitment, intake, and distribution.
• Support planning for new store openings & review existing store layouts.
• Assist in planning and managing stock distributions to stores.

Analysis

• Analyze historic sales patterns and trends.
• Produce trading packs and ad hoc analysis as required.
• Provide regular analysis on stock levels, sales performance, and purchasing.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis as needed.

Trading / Operations

• Respond to store queries.
• Amend mins and maxes for stores.
• Import allocations for new seasons.
• Manage price lists for current seasons and markdowns.
• Update hierarchies and merchandising style information.
• Assist in managing the outlet website (stock and discounts) and sale store allocations.
• Liaise with warehouse to manage stock levels and capacity.
• Collate weekly correspondence to stores & area managers.
• Proof catalogues to ensure correct information.

Other

• Support the Merchandising team in daily operations.
• Attend store visits, provide feedback, and recommend actions.

Skills that make you shine:

• Good experience with Excel.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with excellent English communication.
• Reliable team player responsible for own workload.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Our culture expectations:

• Be a brand ambassador, upholding our values.
• Demonstrate honesty and respect.
• Foster collaboration and active listening.
• Take ownership of your role.
• Be an effective problem solver.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid working (up to 3 days in Battersea).
• Flexible hours (10:00-16:30 core hours).
• Additional annual leave with service.
• Birthday leave, holiday buying scheme, bonus scheme.
• Enhanced pension, cycle to work, financial wellbeing, and saving schemes.
• Enhanced family leave, social events, employee recognition, volunteer days, wellbeing hub.
• Product discounts, ongoing training, dog-friendly offices.

Want to know more about JoJo?

We create joyful, helpful products for children and foster a community-centric environment. As a B Corp, we are committed to sustainability and social responsibility. We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.