Senior Merchandise Admin Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading retailer in Leeds is seeking a Senior Merchandise Admin Assistant to manage core line forecasting, stock intake, and vendor relations. The role requires strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency, with opportunities for career progression and a great working environment.

Benefits

Free Parking

Progression Opportunities

Generous Staff Discount

Close to transport links

Qualifications

• Experience as a Merchandise Assistant or Senior Merchandise Assistant is required.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and excellent Excel skills are key.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and reforecast core line cards weekly based on performance.
• Intake management in partnership with the Merchandiser, raise concerns if needed.
• Maintain WSSI, ensuring OTB updates are correct weekly.

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