Merchandising Administration Assistant

Crew Clothing Company; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail clothing company in Kingston Upon Thames is seeking a Merchandising Admin Assistant. This entry-level position involves supporting the Merchandising team by analyzing stock levels, running key trade reports, and ensuring effective stock management. Ideal candidates will possess strong numerical and Excel skills, attention to detail, and a responsible approach to their role. This full-time position offers an opportunity to grow within the retail sector.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills are essential for analysis and reporting.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills necessary for data manipulation.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Merchandising team in maintaining optimum stock levels.
• Run and distribute key reports for trade analysis.
• Liaise with teams regarding stocks and deliveries.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Good Microsoft Excel skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Job description

Merchandising Admin Assistant

Location: Kingston Upon Thames | Employment type: Full‑Time

Purpose of the role

Merchandising Administration Assistant is to assist the Merchandising team in analysis required to help maintain optimum stocks and ensure future seasons are planned and bought effectively whilst meeting the commercial and retail needs of the business and maximising sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Run and distribute key Monday reports for Monday trade
• Distribute promotion analysis
• Prepare any ad hoc departmental analysis requested from merchandising teams
• Monitor availability of key products, making suggestions to core & branch merchandising teams on movement of stock

Stock Management

• Liaise with Merchandising and Logistic teams regarding stocks and deliveries into the business and flag any issues or late deliveries
• Input price changes for promotions and markdowns into the system, and communicate these actions to the wider business

Analysis

• Collate monthly lessons‑learnt reports from finance and run analysis to aid the merchandising team in writing monthly reports
• Produce CTD sales and margin performance for sign‑off meetings
• Prepare and present ideal size ratios by category at the beginning of each season to senior members of the team, ensuring these are maintained and reviewed throughout the season
• Produce any other ad hoc analysis required to support the merchandising team

Key Skills And Experience

Essential

• Strong numerical skills
• Good Microsoft Excel and IT skills
• An understanding of the principles of merchandising and analysis
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Capable of working to tight deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
• Dedicated and responsible approach to job role

Desirable

• Worked in an administrative position previously
• Retail experience, ideally with channels/concessions
• Confident in MS Office
• Excellent numerical skills

Skills

Merchandising

Admin

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Administrative, Retail

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