Merchandising Administration Assistant
Skills
Analytical SkillsBusinessInventory ControlMicrosoft ExcelNumeracyPresentationsRatios
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Strong numerical skills
- Good Microsoft Excel and IT skills
- Understanding of merchandising and analysis principles
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Dedicated and responsible approach
Nice to have
- Retail experience
- Administrative background
- Confident with MS Office
- Excellent numeracy
Day to day
- Support the Merchandising team with detailed analysis to maintain optimum stock levels and improve future season planning.
- Run and distribute Monday trade reports alongside promotion analysis and ad hoc departmental reporting.
- Monitor product availability, manage stock-related actions, and liaise with branch merchandising and logistics teams to resolve issues.
- Prepare sales and margin analysis, ideal size ratios, and monthly reports for senior review and sign-off.