Merchandising Assistant

Job Title: Branch Merchandising Admin Assistant
Reporting to: Senior Merchandiser
Location: London
Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
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About Us:
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ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to- consumer business we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings and stores in London, Edinburgh and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first 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.
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About the Role
This role will provide essential administration support for the Merchandising Branch team, liaising with our warehouse, managing stock distribution into our stores and communicating with the store teams. This is a great opportunity for a bright, enthusiastic individual who is looking to learn about the retail industry and progress within a growing business.
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Responsibilities:
Provide correct administration of all Branch stock movements (orders, recalls, transfers)
Produce weekly store reports, reviewing sales and stock position to identify any opportunities to maximise sales and stock turnover.
Action store stock allocation and replenishment orders.
First contact for stores with any queries and requests.
Review and challenge store ranging decisions to optimise store stock capacity
Awareness of trade in the wider business, and implications for stores
Liaise with our Stores, Warehouse and Forwarders to monitor the delivery process, to get replenishment and newness into stores as quickly as possible
Liaise with Product MAAs to monitor deliveries, highlighting to Merchandisers any risks to product launches in store
Liaise with the VM team to maximise commercial opportunity in store whilst maintaining luxury visuals
Provide correct administration of all external concession data
Create and compile shipping documents to send stock to international stores
Oversee quarterly stock takes
Upload and manage sale files for stores during Mark Down periods
Support the team by effectively managing the markdown administration.
Support Merchandisers with ad hoc analysis.
Work with the team to ensure all department deadlines are being met.
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Experience:
Excellent numerical and excel skills.
Strong administration & analytical skills.
Confident and articulate communicator, able to build strong effective relationship.
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 in within fashion retail.
Retail experience is desirable.
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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 and Income Protection Insurances
​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.
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​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.
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​Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.