Assistant Merchandiser

Global luxury fashion business seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to join the team on a temporary basis for an initial period of 3 months. Reporting into the Merchandiser, you will be tasked with providing support to the department ensuring the sales plan is achieved through effective forecasting and management of stock including data management.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Merchandising team to achieve seasonal sales and profit targets based on seasonal business plan

Work with the Buying team to establish a range of merchandise suited to the customer profile in each region. Work together to make recommendations for changes and improvements to maximise sales and profit potential

With guidance from Merchandiser, use analysis of weekly departmental performance to take actions to trade your area and maximise profits

Work closely with the MAA on the intake process, ensuring timely deliveries and that stock levels are optimised.

Deputise for the Merchandiser in all trading and planning meetings internally and externally if and when required

Ensure the wider business is aware of department priorities

Prepare weekly reports to monitor performance of your department, highlighting key findings to your team.

Produce insightful analysis for the team and wider business to help dictate the strategy going forward

Produce analysis for the Merchandiser for range planning ensuring that the range is balanced and in line with top line strategy

Complete seasonal markdown for the department to ensure margins are maximised whilst considering the competitive market

Monitor and review performance of your reports, including completing and presenting their appraisals

Skills and experience:

Relevant commercial experience gained in a fashion retail merchandising environment with an understanding of the luxury sector

Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel knowledge essential

The ability to build relationships with other internal and external teams and functions for personal and business development

A strong eye for detail, great organisational skills and works to a high level of accuracy

Excellent work ethic and ability to multi-task

Excellent communication skills