Merchandise Admin Job Description

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom eskandar Full time €30,000 - €33,000

Job description

Merchandising Admin Assistant: Retail & Wholesale

Company Description

eskandar is a London-based fashion brand renowned for its timeless designs with a relaxed elegance. The brand, launched 30 years ago, was traditionally popular with more mature, modest, or classic size women, but has recently gained popularity across a broad range of demographics. The brand has size flagship stores located in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The brand draws inspiration from the cosmopolitan blend of cultures found across Europe and Asia to create silhouettes that transcend trends in favour of function and tradition. The brand launched their online business in October 2023 and have experienced great success and growth since in the digital world.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in London (SW10.) The Merchandise Admin Assistant will be responsible for supporting the merchandise team with all aspects of the stock orders and movements for retail, wholesale and concession accounts including all full price and sale stock for all collections.

As the Merchandising Admin Assistant you’ll provide crucial administrative support to the Merchandising team. One of your key responsibilities will be to produce the weekly and daily trade reports ensuring a high degree of accuracy is always maintained. Working closely with the Senior Merchandiser, you’ll support with price changes, markdowns and preparation for the sale period. You will also support with requests from wholesale / retail / concession Buyer whilst helping to monitor stock deliveries and replenishment. Communication is important as you will build strong relationships with different teams in the business including buying, distribution, marketing and production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support Senior Merchandiser(s) to pull together weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports for wholesale/retail and concessions

• Provide correct administration of all stock movements (orders, RTV, 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.

• PO checking and tracking deliveries to ensure main orders/re-orders and special orders are placed correctly and delivered on time

• Collate and load EDIs information to and from wholesale and concession partners

• Managing any amendments to the product (cost price, selling price, colour, delivery) on the system and communicates these to internal and external stakeholders

• Work cross functionally to ensure processes are aligned and efficient

• Complete the allocation of Wholesale Stock under guidance of Senior Merchandiser

• Understand & maintains brand delivery schedules with relevant Wholesale data

• Supports the internal accuracy & maintenance of the Wholesale Orders and retail orders

• Assists with the management of Order Amendments and communication of order amends

About You

The ideal Merchandise Admin Assistant will have/be:

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and confident in their ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Excellent attention to detail, an eye for improvement and an ability to speak up / ask questions.

Detail Orientated with strong organisational skills and an ability to manage a workload with open communication on timelines.

Previous Retail / Wholesale experience preferable / ideally you would currently be a Merchandise Admin Assistant or similar in a fashion brand.

Strong analytical and numerical skills - Minimum intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Strong system skills, ideally experience with EDI and ERP systems

An approachable and flexible working style and the ability to work calmly under pressure

The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with internal teams

Drive for self-development, seeking continuous feedback and opportunities to take on greater responsibility

Excellent time management, with the ability to effectively manage own workload to hit deadlines and communicate confidently and openly with others

A passion and interest in luxury retail, in store and online.

Based in SW10 ORN: London

The Merchandising Admin Assistant: Retail & Wholesale offers a salary between £30-£33k DOE

Please apply with a covering email explaining your fit for the role and a CV.

Please send to paula@eskandar.com



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