Assistant Merchandiser - Apparel Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Whyteleafe)

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a talented Assistant Merchandiser or Senior Merchandising Admin Assistant to join our amazing Apparel merch team on a fixed term contract. We’re looking for someone who is a real whizz on Excel, is passionate about analysis and strategy, and has the ability to drive performance through exceptional use of data. This role has line management responsibility so it’s essential you thrive on supporting, developing and empowering your team to create a great dynamic, and in turn deliver exceptional results.

Job Responsibility

Supports Trade, reviewing department performance and responding to trading patterns, highlighting risks and opportunities to the merchandiser
Under the merchandiser's guidance review all aspects of your categories’ WSSIs, forecasting sales & profit based on current trends and managing terminal stocks. Highlighting sales, profit and stock risks and opportunities
Manages line cards with MAA support, ensuring full availability of continuity lines, making suggestions of re-orders to merchandiser and highlighting any stock risks
Supports strategy/buy planning by pulling lessons learnt and analysing data. Contributes to the buying and sign off process
Attend and contribute to weekly critical path meetings. Feedback to Merchandiser & management and seeks to resolve issues
Supports MAA with intake management and is solution orientated when dealing with suppliers and ensures critical dates are met. Solving problems under Merchandiser guidance
Plan and prepare size breakdowns and sizing grid. Review and sign off with the Merchandiser before sending to suppliers
Build relationships with internal and external partners including buying, wholesale, warehouse, VM and channel
Assist in the training and development as well as support the Merchandising Admin Assistant in the day to day running of the department

Requirements

Experience working to an Assistant Merchandiser level - preferably within a fashion retailer
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to react appropriately to in-season trading
Advanced numeracy skills and a strong knowledge of Excel
An amazing stakeholder manager and relationship builder, who leads by example, inspiring individuals & teams to do their best
An affinity with our brand and is an authentic ambassador of our people values

What we offer

50% staff discount
colleague social events
a paid day off for your Birthday
29 days Holidays (including Bank Holidays) and additional day holiday up to 33 days for each additional year you’re a part of the AS family
Your Birthday off
Workplace pension
Company perks scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
Eye care vouchers
Retail Trust – wellbeing programme
Colleague social activities
Access to our internal L&D platform - Thrive
Free onsite car park at HO
Season ticket loan

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