Overview
Junior Merchandiser Jobs in Greater London, England, United Kingdom at NAMED COLLECTIVE
Title: Junior Merchandiser
Company: NAMED COLLECTIVE
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
NAMED COLLECTIVE
NAMED COLLECTIVE is a London-born fashion brand at the intersection of design, culture and modern commerce – and we’ve built it differently from the start.
Since launch, NAMED has established itself as the ‘rebel kid’ of the industry – a brand with a genuine point of view, and a community to match. We create leisurewear in a way that nobody has before. We don’t make basics, we make the statement pieces our customer builds their outfit around.
We’re rooted in a deep obsession with our community and our customers – over 1.9 million people around the world who don’t just follow us, they’re part of what we build. We’ve grown at an average rate of 84% year-on-year over the last 5 years through our ecommerce stores, with particularly strong momentum across the UK and US. We’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible. The momentum is real.
This is a rare opportunity to join a brand that has already proven itself – where the foundation is strong, the ambition is bigger, and the right people will have a real impact on where we go next.
WHO R U?
Reporting to the Head of Buying & Merchandising, you are commercially driven and analytical, with strong planning, forecasting and trading experience. You also have
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with proven experience in merchandising, planning and forecasting and the ability to turn data into clear actions
- Highly organised and commercially focused, with a strong understanding of WSSI’s, stock and intake management to drive category performance
- Proactive and forward-thinking, able to identify trends, risks and opportunities and use these to influence future buys, drops and trading decisions
- Confident communicator and team player, able to work cross-functionally, influence stakeholders and coach more junior members of the team
THE ROLE
- Support the Head of Buying & Merchandising with short & long-term planning and trading, helping to optimise range, stock and demand by territory
- Work closely with the Head of Buying & Merchandising to implement, manage and produce clear planning and reporting tools to support commercial decision making
- Analyse and react to current trading patterns, using performance, trends and competitor analysis to inform future drops
- Identify key learnings and missed opportunities from previous seasons to improve future planning
- Accountable for planning and managing category WSSI’s, under the guidance of the Head of Buying & Merchandising, helping to optimise category and drop mixes
- Own planning and trading of NOOS styles, ensuring sales are optimised and repeat orders are placed to maintain appropriate stock cover
- Manage intake and critical path in conjunction with the Product Development team
- Support the Head of Buying & Merchandising with strategy and buy analysis decks
- Coach and mentor the Merchandise Admin Assistant, supporting their development and day-to-day workload
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills, experience with Shopify/Polar Analytics is a plus
- Strong planning and forecasting skills, with the ability to manage multiple categories, drops and territories
- Strong understanding of key merchandising KPIs, including sales, margin, sell-through, stock cover, intake and availability
- Confident with commercial analysis, able to identify trends, risks and opportunities and translate data into actionable insights
- High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail, particularly across reporting, forecasting and trading analysis
A GOOD FIT LOOKS LIKE
- A love for the brand and understanding of our mission
- 3+years of relevant industry experience
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel
- A genuine passion for fashion
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work
- Strong organisation, communication, and collaboration skills
- Based in London
- Eligible to work in the UK
FOR THE COLLECTIVE
- Competitive salary;
- Optional health cash plans;
- Generous team discount;
- Best friend + family discount;
- 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays);
- Birthday day off & gift;
- Work From Home Wednesdays;
- Bookable Work From Home Days;
- Flexible working hours;
- EAP with Virtual GP;
- Summer + Winter team parties;
- Regular team socials;
- Modern studio workspace with free snacks and refreshments;
- Pension scheme.
