Merchandising Admin Assistant
Leeds (LS15)
Full-Time
Ben Sherman started out in 1963 producing standout button
down shirts from a factory in Brighton. Over 6 decades later the brand is still
producing standout shirts, but has also expanded to a full lifestyle collection
rich in the brands DNA. From the early days the brand has been linked to music
and British subcultures and that remains a core aspect of the brands appeal
today.
If you are passionate about being part of a British Heritage
brand’s journey, why not join us?
Purpose of the role:
Merchandising Administration Assistant is to assist the
Merchandising team in analysis required to help maintaining optimum stocks and
ensure futures seasons are planned and bought effectively whilst meeting the
commercial and retail needs of the business and maximising sales and
profitability.
Responsibilities:
Monday Trade:
* Run
and distribute key Monday reports for Monday trade
* Distribute
promotion analysis
* Prepare
any ad hoc departmental analysis requested from merchandising teams
* Monitor
availability of key products, making suggestions to core & branch
merchandising teams on movement of stock
Stock Management:
* Liaising
with Merchandising and Logistic teams regarding stocks and
deliveries into the business and flagging any issues or late deliveries
* Input
price changes for promotions and Markdowns on the system, and
communicating these actions to the wider business
Analysis:
* Collating
monthly lessons learnt reports from finance and running analysis to aid
the merchandising team in writing their monthly reports
* Producing
CTD sales and margin performance for sign off meetings
* Preparing
and presenting ideal size ratios by category at the beginning of each
season to senior members of the team, as well as ensuring these are
maintained and reviewed throughout the season
* Any
other ad hoc analysis required to support the merchandising team
Key Skills and Experience:
Essential –
* Strong
numerical skills.
* Good
Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
* An
understanding of the principles of merchandising and analysis.
* High
degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong
levels of communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent
organisational skills.
* Capable
of working to tight deadlines.
* Ability
to prioritise and work well under pressure.
* Dedicated
and responsible approach to job role.
Desirable –
* Worked
in administrative position previously
* Retail
experience, ideally with channels/concessions
* Confident
in MS office
* Excellent
numerical skills