Merchandising Admin Assistant Job at Rapha (London)

Job Description

As a Merchandising Admin Assistant at Rapha, you will become part of a team that is key to managing stock and sales in the business. The purpose of the role is to support the merchandising team in the smooth running of operations through accurate data maintenance and organisation. This includes responsibilities for SKUs, stock, pricing and attributes. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn more about Merchandising and progress in this area. Experience in a similar role, or from a retail background is desired but not essential. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to be involved with a fast growing and diverse business and be a key member of a team supporting the running of all trading and buying activities.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for accurate SKU creation and product data management
Accurately raising all purchase orders and liaising with the Production team
Supporting the department in maintaining accurate style information on various systems
Responsible for maintaining and checking pricing data and uploading prices and discounts onto systems (Microsoft Navison)
Updating and monitoring the stock reports, intake trackers and trade reports
Raising any issues or discrepancies with relevant people
Responsible for ensuring stock is ready in the warehouse for the next steps
Creating ad hoc analysis and reports when requested and giving recommendations
Organising and prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are met
Following tasks and deadlines on the buying critical path

Requirements

Interest in starting or further developing a career in Merchandising
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excel knowledge, ideally with some previous experience and keen to learn new systems
Proactive and pragmatic attitude to complete tasks
Goes the extra mile to maintain high standards in everything we do
Remains calm under pressure
Has high attention to detail and is committed to accuracy
Resilient to a fast paced environment
Takes responsibility for own tasks and follows them through to completion
Approachable and cooperative with others and is a team player
A passion for the Rapha brand

Nice to have

Experience in a similar role, or from a retail background

What we offer

Flexible working hours
Support for ad-hoc remote working during the week - minimum 4 days in office
25 days annual leave
2 additional days paid time off to participate in a sportive or similar related cycling event
A flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle through our Getting Started Scheme
An annual clothing allowance of £1,200 for testing and promotional purpose
A company bonus scheme
A health cash plan provided by Healthshield worth up to £1405 per year
Mental health support with MyndUp
Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office
Monthly department social events and quarterly office social away days
Bike racing expenses up to £35 per race entry
A 50% staff discount and a discount for family and friends
Industry discounts on brands such as Patagonia, Osprey, Finisterre, Wahoo
Free membership to the Rapha Cycling Club
Cycle2Work scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay