The Merchandising team at River Island play a key role in realising the commercial opportunities created by our unique product across all our channels. The Merchandising Admin Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the merchandising function. Responsible for ensuring up to date and accurate information is entered and maintained. Performing analysis and reporting on sales, stock, commitment, intake, markdown and margin as directed by the Assistant Merchandiser & Merchandiser.
Responsibilities:
* Assists the merchandising team with accurate, concise analysis and administrative support to maximise profit throughout all channels
* Demonstrates commercial awareness, participating in the stocking strategy across all channels. Suggesting action or amendments when needed
* Accurately manage stock inventory
* Accurately manage allocation worklist, in line with agreement from Assistant Merchandiser / Merchandiser
* Accurately maintains Weekly Intake forecasts, responsible for providing relevant and accurate summary of Intake
* Responsible for ensuring promotions and markdowns are correctly actioned and maintained.
* Responsible for maintaining accurate attribution within single view of product
* Efficient use of all merchandising systems. Assisting in creating new or improving existing material
* Work cross-functionally with internal teams (Core Merchandising, Distribution Hub and Buying) to identify improvements to ways of working and maintaining consistent accuracy
* Uses all available sources including regular store visits, sales and margin history, comp shops, discusses recommendations to positively impact performance
* May occasionally assist with fundamental tasks typically carried out by a Buyers Admin Assistant or Allocator, supporting cross-functional collaboration during periods of high workload or absence. For further detail, please refer to the job descriptions for these roles
Profile:
* This is an entry-level role, so experience in Retail or as MAA is not essential; a track record that demonstrates good work ethic is a must
* No specific qualifications are required for this role, just the ability to learn quickly and apply that learning
* Good verbal and numerical skills
* A minimum of intermediate Microsoft Office skills
* Computer literate and ability to learn new systems
* Highly organised, good prioritisation skills
* Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills
* Good commercial and market awareness
* Disciplined and conscientious, results-oriented
* Resilient and adaptable
* Curious, continuous learning mindset
* A keen interest in Product and the River Island brand is a must
About Us
We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.
This role is based at our Head Office in West London. Check us out here on a map.
What we can offer you:
* Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!
* Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through Reward Gateway!
* A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.
* Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
* Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays
* Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.
* Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.
* 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holidays twice a year for whatever the need!
Keeping You Safe
At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.
Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about this interview process, check out our hiring process below.