Our Role
We’re currently hiring for two exciting entry-level roles within our Merchandising team: Allocator and Merchandising Administration Assistant (MAA).
Both roles offer fantastic exposure to the commercial side of retail and are ideal for anyone looking to build a career in Merchandising, Planning or Trading. Working at the heart of the business, you’ll collaborate with Buying, Retail, Supply Chain and VM teams to support stock flow, trading performance and overall business success.
What you’ll be doing
Allocator
As an Allocator, you’ll ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time. Using sales and stock data, you’ll manage allocations and replenishment across stores to maximise availability and drive sales.
Key responsibilities include:
* Allocating and replenishing stock based on performance and demand
* Monitoring sales, stock levels and availability
* Identifying risks and opportunities to optimise trading
* Partnering with cross-functional teams to support stock decisions
Merchandising Admin Assistant (MAA)
As an MAA, you’ll support the Merchandising team across purchase orders, intake management, trading analysis and administration, ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the function.
Key responsibilities include:
* Raising and maintaining purchase orders and managing intake schedules
* Supporting weekly trade reporting and analysis
* Maintaining merchandising systems and product data
* Working closely with suppliers and internal teams to manage the critical path
The skills & experience that you’ll need
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Confident Excel and systems skills
* Highly organised with great attention to detail
* A proactive, team‑oriented mindset
* Retail experience is a plus, but not essential
What we’ll offer you
* Discount – Up to 50% discount and access to regular Sample Sales
* Holiday – 23 days rising to 25 with length of service
* Holiday Buy – opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday
* Pension Scheme – enrolled in our Group Personal Pension schemes upon joining the business.
* Bonus – In addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)
* Wagestream Money Management app – access to Wagestream gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing
* Continued Development – We offer structured support from our own in‑house Learning and Development Hub
* Life Assurance
* White City House (Soho House Group) Tenants Membership at a discounted rate, offering access to facilities in the House
Additional Benefits
* Fruit basket daily
* Tea and coffee provided
* Working from Home – option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
* Social – Christmas party/social events throughout the year
* Seasonal Sample Sales
* Volunteer Day – with a charity of your choice
* Great Location – Close to transport links – over ground Shepherds Bush station / underground White City & Wood Lane stations. Westfield shopping centre with shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms
Our Equality Diversity and Inclusion statement of commitment
At The White Company we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds and identities.
We are working together to ensure our environment is one where people can bring their authentic selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated. Where difference is respected, encouraged, and celebrated. Where you can feel you belong.
We are committed to an active Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process.
Our Sustainability statement of commitment
We are committed to building a sustainable legacy that will enable a brighter future for people and our planet. We believe this should be reflected in everything we do.
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