SENIOR MERCH ADMIN ASSISTANT

PERCIVAL Menswear; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer based in East London seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to support the merchandising team. The role involves inventory management, sales analysis, and coordination with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience in fashion retail, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel. The position offers workplace benefits, including flexible work-from-home days and a clothing allowance, with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible WFH days

Access to a gym

Social events

Clothing allowance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Merchandising Admin Assistant or similar role required.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support merchandising team with inventory management and stock monitoring.
• Coordinate with suppliers and assist in achieving sales targets.
• Manage production planning and oversee trade performance.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactive decision-making

Education

Experience in fashion retail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PLM system

Shopify

Job description

Based in East London's Hackney, Percival combines a quintessentially British sense of understated style with rare, internationally sourced fabrics. We produce classic wardrobe staples with a twist, hence the term 'subverting the classics'. Designing, producing, and shooting everything from our London studio, we reject rigid fashion business models. We make small collections frequently, keeping our offering fresh and varied, and sell directly to customers and to exciting wholesale partners.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in East London. The Assistant Merchandiser will support the merchandising team in daily tasks such as inventory management, stock monitoring, sales analysis, and coordinating with suppliers. The Assistant Merchandiser will work closely with various teams to ensure customer satisfaction and assist in achieving sales targets. We offer workplace benefits including flexible WFH days, access to a gym, social events, and a clothing allowance with room for growth within the role.

Personal Skills/Experience

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, confident in building and maintaining various Merch reports.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, highly organised.
• Good communication skills, keen to build relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Able to make proactive, data-driven decisions within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience as a Senior Merchandising Admin Assistant or Merchandising Admin Assistant within fashion retail. Some experience working with a 3PL required.

Admin Duties

• Awareness of key KPIs; cover, margin, sustainability.
• Overseeing trade performance daily, highlighting risks and opportunities to Merchandiser.
• Working with Merch and Product teams to manage the production planning of key and core lines.
• Updating and reforecasting line cards weekly, proposing continuity and seasonal trade repeats to Merchandiser.
• Full ownership of sizing, raising POs within required time frames.
• Supporting both Marketing channels and Wholesale division with clear, accurate visibility of product arrivals.
• Assisting with store stock and replenishment planning.

Operations

• Liaising with 3PL team to manage intake bookings and ad hoc requests.
• Input and management of PLM system.
• Supporting inbound to warehouse and stock management. Creating and issuing products to Shopify via PLM.

Critical Path Planning and Management

• Working with product developers to ensure key planning dates are met and delivery targets achieved.
• Supporting product developers to ensure accurate data is maintained and stock is delivered on time.
• Providing general admin support to the product team, maintaining and managing dates, communication, and meeting deadlines, and managing the range planner. Keen to develop skills in a fast-paced role, able to manage own time efficiently.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion