Job Title: Merchandising Admin Assistant
Reporting to: Senior Merchandiser
Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London
Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
About Us:
ME+EM London is one of the UK’s fastest-growing modern luxury fashion labels. As well as a successful global digital business, we have stores in London and Edinburgh, concessions in Harrods and Selfridges, and recently opened US stores
At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.
Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it’s fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone’s hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organised Merchandising Admin Assistant to play a vital role in our fast-paced environment. You will support the team with various administrative tasks, and the ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, using their initiative to enhance the merchandising function through best practices and improved efficiencies
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provide correct administration of all stock movements (orders, recalls, transfers, intake, returns)
• Produce weekly reports, reviewing sales and stock position to identify any opportunities to maximise sales and stock turnover.
• Run trade reports on a rota, understanding trade terminology and report contents.
• Awareness of trade in the wider business
• Liaise with our Warehouse and Forwarders to monitor the delivery process, to get replenishment and newness into stores as quickly as possible
• Liaise with our Suppliers and Warehouse to monitor the delivery process, highlighting delivery issues to the Buyers and Merchandisers.
• Work with eComm to ensure product launches are timely and accurate.
• Support the team by effectively managing the markdown administration.
• Support Merchandisers with ad hoc analysis.
• Understand importance of accuracy, attention to detail and keeping on top of all admin/emails.
• Work with the team to ensure all department deadlines are being met.
Skills & Experience:
- Excellent numerical and excel skills.
- Strong administration & analytical skills.
- Confident and articulate communicator, able to build strong effective relationships.
- Someone who uses initiative with a hands-on approach and the ability to prioritise.
- Ability to multi task in our fast paced environment.
- Proven time management skills.
- Interest in working within fashion retail.
- Retail experience is desirable.
Employee Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
- A day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Pension Scheme
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Length of Service Award
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Staff uniform for retail employees
- Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
- Annual Volunteer Day
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Real Living Wage Employer
- Employee led committees
- Social events and biannual parties
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.
ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.
Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.