SENIOR MERCH ADMIN ASSISTANT

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in East London is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the merchandising team. This full-time, on-site role involves inventory management, sales analysis, and collaboration with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, be organized, and have experience in fashion retail. The position offers benefits such as flexible WFH days and a clothing allowance.

Benefits

Flexible WFH Days

Access to a Gym

Social Events

Clothing Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Merchandising Admin Assistant or similar role.
• Skilled in inventory management and stock monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support merchandising team with inventory management and sales analysis.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Experience in Fashion Retail

Tools

PLM System

Shopify

Job description

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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.
• Managing production planning of key and core lines with Merch and Product teams.
• Updating and reforecasting line cards weekly, proposing continuity and seasonal trade repeats to Merchandiser.
• Owning sizing, raising POs within required time frames.
• Supporting marketing channels and Wholesale division with product visibility and stock updates.
• Assisting with store stock and replenishment planning.

Operations

• Liaising with 3PL team to manage intake bookings and ad hoc requests.
• Input and manage data in the PLM system.
• Support inbound logistics to warehouse and stock management, including creating and issuing products to Shopify via PLM.

Critical Path Planning and Management

• Collaborating with product developers to meet key planning dates and delivery targets.
• Ensuring accurate data maintenance and on-time stock delivery.
• Providing admin support to the product team, managing dates, communications, and meeting deadlines. Managing the range planner effectively. Keen to develop skills in a fast-paced environment and manage own time efficiently.