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River IslandPosted 3 weeks ago

Assistant Merchandiser

HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Manage the Merchandise Admin Assistant on a day-to-day basis, setting direction, objectives, and providing timely feedback to ensure their job is completed correctly. Assist the merchandising team by providing accurate analysis of department and category performance to drive profitability, while accurately maintaining weekly intake forecasts and managing stock inventory across all channels. Work alongside the distribution hub to deliver stock distribution strategies, challenge when needed, and ensure promotions and markdowns are correctly actioned. Utilize all available sources, including regular store visits and sales history, to suggest risks and opportunities that positively impact performance.

Required Qualifications

  • Previous experience at Assistant Merchandiser level, or established Senior Merchandising Admin/Senior Allocator
  • Good verbal and numerical reasoning skills
  • Intermediate MS 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
  • Coaching, mentoring mindset
  • Ability to present own views and assert own views
  • Good presentation skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in an omni-channel business

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