Assistant Merchandiser - Partnerships
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Salary £26,500 Discipline Reference024149
N Brown – who we are and why work for us?
At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.
We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.
In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!
What you’ll be responsible for as an Assistant Merchandiser:
1. Identify and complete actions for daily/weekly trading issues
2. Prepare and present weekly trading information within the department
3. Update and maintain line cards recommending action.
4. Using the most current information, assess trended forecast estimate for accuracy, submit recommendations for buys and cancellations
5. Build strong relationships with external partners; learning intricacies of how they work and gaining wider trade insight.
6. Conduct regular meetings with operations team to provide revised forecast information
7. Prepare and present corrective action plans to clear and maintain dormancy levels.
8. Using historical analysis, present conclusions to support range planning
9. Challenge and escalate any dates that are or will be missed or will affect launch availability in line with the critical path
10. Calculate colour/size ratio breakdowns considering MOQs and lead times to ensure the appropriate levels of availability at all times
11. Ad hoc duties are also an essential daily part of the Assistant Merchandisers role, also providing administrative support when required
12. Build strong relationship with core business Merchandising team; communicating with relevant contacts to ensure critical path remains on track and exploring trading opportunities.
What skills and experience will you have?
13. Relevant degree in fashion or the ability to demonstrate the required level of skills through work-experience
14. Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills
15. A keen interest in fashion and customer first
16. Driven & motivated
17. Retail experience essential
What’s in it for you?
18. Hybrid working
19. 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
20. Annual bonus scheme
21. Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
22. Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
23. Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
24. A range of financial wellbeing support
25. Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
26. Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
27. Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
28. Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice
Ways of Working
We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. For this role, the expectation would be 3 days per week. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!
Our working hours are 36.17 per week and our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. Given we don’t have strict working hours you can find the working pattern that’s right for you.
Our promise to you:
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?
As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!