Merchandising Admin Assistant - Clothing Retail

• Provide accurate sales reports and analysis to support the merchandising team with strategy decisions on stock, stores, grading and range planning
• Seek feedback from stores to support / investigate current performance and feedback to team
• Collate accurate sales history reports to generate size mixes and support merchandising and buying decisions by reflecting in buy ratios
• Collate accurate sales history reports to gain an understanding of best and worst sellers to support buying and merchandising teams with range planning decisions
• Update and maintain accurate delivery schedule
• Communicates efficiently with relevant departments and suppliers to ensure critical path and delivery dates are maintained and ensuring any issues are escalated
• With guidance from Assistant Merchandiser, propose and action trading decisions arising from critical path meetings – cancellations/cost price reduction/re-phasing deliveries
• Load allocations in JDA allocation system in line with agreed plan
• Ensure that the proposed store selection for each item supports the departmental sales and markdown plan and amend where necessary
• Attend a weekly allocation and trade meeting with the allocations/merchandising teams
• Respond to store queries and take action where appropriate
• With assistance from the Assistant Merchandiser manage stock builds for promotional/markdown activity and new store openings in JDA
• Collate accurate trade reports ahead of trade meetings to support Merchandising and Buying team

• Previous experience as a Merchandising Admin Assistant in a Clothing Retail environment
• Strong analytical experience, numerical and great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong Excel skills

A relevant degree in Fashion or Merchandising and looking for their first role in Merchandising

• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free
• Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks
• Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs
• My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement