Merchandising Coordinator

Margaret Howell Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Generous clothing allowance

Staff discount

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Personal development grant

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday day off

Volunteering day off

IVF support for parents

Maternity and paternity

menopause friendly

Job summary

Margaret Howell Ltd. is seeking a highly organised Merchandising professional to manage stock across stores and online channels and support the full product lifecycle from allocation to liquidation.

You will produce weekly sales and inventory reports, coordinate with Merchandising, Production, Retail and Logistics, and help maximise sales while maintaining stock accuracy and pricing. This role offers exposure to the commercial side of the business and career development within a renowned UK

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a similar merchandising role.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal, numerical and analytical skills.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with SAP/RMIS/Supply Stream/Shopify is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the full product life cycle from allocation to full-price stores, through to off-price and liquidation.
• Provide weekly sales and inventory reports and take action to replenish and redistribute stock to maximise sales.
• Manage the delivery schedule with Merchandisers and Production to ensure on-time store delivery and clear communication.
• Liaise with Distribution Centre, Stock & Logistics Specialist and stores to keep stock levels accurate across systems.
• Provide replenishment forecasts to the Distribution Centre and maintain pricing accuracy, including markdowns.
• Support Ecommerce and Customer Service teams as required and contribute to seasonal collection guides.

Job description

Margaret Howell is a contemporary British clothing designer who has worked successfully in men's and women's clothing for over five decades. Today, Margaret Howell clothes are sold worldwide with 12 own shops in Europe, over 70 outlets in Japan and an established online business.

We are seeking a highly organised and analytical individual to join our Merchandising team. This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical skills who enjoys working with stock, sales data and cross-functional teams to drive performance. You will support the full product lifecycle, ensuring stock is managed effectively across stores and online channels, while helping to maximise sales opportunities. Working closely with Merchandising, Production, Retail and Logistics teams, this position offers excellent exposure to the commercial side of the business and is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in merchandising.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of full product life cycle from allocation to full-price stores, through to off-price and liquidation
• Provide weekly sales and inventory reports to the wider business, taking appropriate action to replenish and redistribute stock to maximise sales
• Ownership of the Delivery Schedule, working closely with the Merchandisers and Production Team to ensure stock is delivered to store according to plan, and communicated to the wider business
• Liaise with the Distribution Centre, Stock & Logistics Specialist, and stores to ensure stock levels are accurate across all systems
• Provide replenishment forecasts to the Distribution Centre
• Upload and maintain accurate prices on the systems, including markdowns for full and off-price stores, in line with seasonal strategy
• Monitor continuity lines and reorder where appropriate
• Support Ecommerce and Customer Service Team as required
• Produce seasonal collection guides for retail training, and communicating any changes to the stores
• Contribute to the company’s sustainability objectives
• Attend cross departmental meetings, and execute tasks as required
• Support with team projects, and ad hoc admin

Role Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal, numerical and analytical skills
• Acute attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, look ups etc)
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work accordingly
• Experience with SAP/ RMIS/ Supply Stream/ Shopify is advantageous

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong connection with our brand identity
• Proactive and a 'can do' attitude
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• A good team player

Rewards

• a competitive salary
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service
• Private Medical Insurance
• generous clothing allowance
• significant staff discount
• life insurance
• contributory pension and salary exchange scheme
• personal development grant
• cycle to work scheme
• birthday day off
• volunteering day off
• IVF support for parents
• paid maternity and paternity
• menopause friendly

We actively implement blind recruitment practices to eliminate bias and ensure a fair evaluation of candidates based on their skills, experience, and qualifications. We believe in creating a level playing field for all applicants, and our initiatives reflect our dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Candidates will be shortlisted based on how their skills and experience match our requirements as set out above.