Overview
Assistant Merchandiser Jobs in Clapham, England, United Kingdom at Hush
Title: Assistant Merchandiser
Company: Hush
Location: Clapham, England, United Kingdom
hush is an ambitious and distinctive fashion brand, with plans to double the business over the next few years. Founded 20 years ago, we are now established as one of the UK’s leading online fashion retailers. We employ around 150 staff in our head office and across 8 John Lewis concessions, creating and selling a beautiful range of women’s clothing and accessories characterised by an elegant simplicity and laidback sense of style. Despite the challenges to the retail industry, hush has continued grow – and our company culture still reflects our entrepreneurial roots and relaxed aesthetic. We love hard-working and talented people with a can-do attitude and a passion for what they do.
The Role
Reporting into the Merchandising Manager, theAssistant Merchandiserwill be required to analyse sales and trade and ensure critical path dates are achieved to be able to provide the best range to our customers.
As an Assistant Merchandiser, reporting, planning and the ability to communicate effectively is a crucial part of the role. You will assist in all areas to ensure department profit and turnover objectives are met. You will also support in the training and development of Merchandising Admin Assistants in the team, so previous coaching and development experience is desirable.
The Responsibilities
Trading
Produce trading reports to summarise, analyse and identify key sales drivers.
Gain a good understanding of product performance and articulate in Best/Worst meetings.
Make weekly trading proposals to Merchandiser in relation to Sales Reactions and Stock Management.
Competent in forecasting Category WSSI, and Line card projections for continuity product
Manage intake in conjunction with the Buying department, ensuring critical dates are met for product launch.
End of season sale proposal – complete roll up in line with budget spend and timelines.
Liaise with the Ecommerce team with regards to Visual Merchandising of web and weekly marketing plans
Liaise with the team to ensure stock is optimized across channels.
Planning
Ensure good understanding of key planning documents and able to complete history accurately.
Assist in the construction of the optimum range plan with supporting analysis, ensuring all documents accurately completed within buying cycle timeframe.
Contribute to range building discussions with the use of Lessons Learnt.
Ensure Buy Documents are accurate and kept up to date to support category stock plans.
Support Merchandiser with Building category WSSI in relation to sales phasing and required stock builds.
Ensure Sizing is regularly reviewed, and balance back orders placed for core lines.
Merchandising systems
Develop excellent working knowledge of Merchandising System
Identify and propose improved working practices.
Action integrity checks regularly to ensure smooth running of department.
Management, Training and Development
Manage and oversee workload of Merchandising Admin Assistant on a day-to-day basis
Oversee the training and development Merchandising Admin Assistant
The Person
Comfortable with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Proficient in Excel
Numerical excellence/mathematical ability
Strong Commercial acumen
High attention to detail
Team player
Well organised
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