Assistant Merchandiser

3 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom PERRY ELLIS EUROPE RETAIL LIMITED Full time

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.


Reporting to the Merchandising/Planning Manager you will be a key member of our fast paced Merchandising/Planning team. Your focus will be to maximise seasonal product categories across our brands in both stores and Ecom sites. Using analysis to drive potential through effective management of stock including product selection, ranging, promotion planning and end use strategies.


Duties will include:

  • Analyse and present weekly performance including category mixes, best and worst sellers etc, during weekly trade call and summarise actions to drive to sales
  • Managing Markdown / Promotions -Using analysis identifying options to be included in Markdown /Promotion, Summarising data and presenting to Merchandising/Planning Manager for sign off
  • Support Open To Buy (OTB) process and lessons learnt documentation by producing and analysing historical range performance, option planning, Rate of Sale (ROS), Sell through, Margin and category sales mixes to influence next season buy plans to ensure that commercial outcomes are actioned
  • Participation in Ecommerce and Outlet trade meetings - Providing and presenting Season to date analysis of Seasonal product
  • At branch level monitor the performance of stock, proposing necessary grading changes and inter branch transfers to maximise potential
  • Responsible for ensuring purchase orders (POs) are accurately created and recorded on designated systems in line with key timelines
  • Update range plans weekly providing feedback on opportunities and risks ensuring all seasons are active
  • Provide and manage quarterly size curves review based on season to date performance - Highlighting any in season changes
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining all store allocation plans in line with buy calendar/warehouse forecasts as directed by Merchandising/Planning Manager
  • Own process for for licensee buys liaising with all stakeholders
  • Assist team in preparation and collating of Monday reports ahead of trade meetings
  • Visit stores when required, analysing store reports prior and presenting feedback to the team
  • Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams and be the first point of contact for store managers


Person Specification:

  • Previous Merchandising experience in a fast paced department.
  • Highly analytical with ability to identify problems and proactively solve issues
  • Advanced Excel skills Pivot tables/Lookups/Retail formulae
  • Good listening, verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate clearly and concisely to an audience
  • Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders
  • Highly organised and able to prioritise
  • Keen attention to detail and accuracy
  • Empathetic team player and comfortable working on their own


Company benefits include pension, life assurance and 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

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