Senior Merchandise Admin Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clothing retailer is seeking a Senior Merchandise Admin Assistant for their Leeds location. This role involves analyzing performance, managing merchandise intake, and collaborating with teams to ensure stock availability. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, strong analytical and Excel skills, and the ability to work well in a team. This position offers a supportive work environment with progression opportunities and a generous staff discount.

Benefits

Free Parking

Progression Opportunities

Generous Staff Discount

Close to transport links

Qualifications

• Experience as a Merchandise Assistant or similar role is essential.
• Strong analytical, numerical skills, and proficiency in Excel are key.
• Ability to work collaboratively and learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and reforecast core line cards weekly based on performance.
• Manage inventory intake with a focus on product launches and promotional activity.
• Liaise with suppliers and warehouse to ensure timely delivery of stock.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Free Parking ; Close to transport links
• Progression Opportunities

About Our Client

A fantastic opportunity for an Senior Merchandise Admin Assistant to join a clothing retailer in Leeds. The business sells multi product clothing through a number of channels including stores & ecommerce. The also have an apparel range that is made from over 40% recycled materials.

Job Description

• Review & reforecast core line cards on a weekly basis based on current performance. Propose any actions required in weekly trade to merchandiser on re-groups, par adjustments, phasing current commitment or any additional buys required.
• Review best sellers report on a weekly basis at line level. Propose any actions required to merchandiser in weekly trade on best/worst sellers; Regroups, distribution, intake & markdown proposals.
• Intake, working closely with Merchandiser to review weekly delivery schedule and critical path manage intake into the business. Raising any concerns to buyer/merchandiser which will impact; product launches, promotional activity or over stock.
• Liaise with suppliers & warehouse to ensure priority stock is on time and put away as soon as possible.
• Work closely with retail team to address any store stock issues and action accordingly
• WSSI maintenance; ensure OTB is updated on a weekly basis, intake is in the correct week & have an understand of closing stock targets of store group and YOY stock variance.

The Successful Applicant

• Experience as a Merchandise Assistant, Senior Merchandise Assistant or similar
• Having strong analytical, numerical and excellent excel skills are key
• Strong Interpersonal skills and willing to learn

What's on Offer

• Monday to Friday 35 hours a week
• Free Parking
• Progression Opportunities
• Close to transport links
• Generous Staff Discount

Senior Merchandise Admin Assistant

Senior Merchandise Admin Assistant