At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the merchandising team with allocations, reporting, and sales analysis.
- Company: Theory, a fashion brand focused on exceptional fit and style.
- Benefits: Inclusive workplace, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic team environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make an impact in the fashion industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in merchandising and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Company Overview
The company Theory creates clothes that matter, empowering and improving the way we live through exceptional fit, fabric, and style. Founded in 1997 in New York on the idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing can change how we dress and live, Theory continues to offer elevated wardrobe essentials for an ambitious, urban clientele worldwide.
The Role
Based in the London Head Office and reporting to the Head of Merchandising and Planning, the Junior Merchandiser supports the Merchandising team with allocations, reporting, and sales analysis across Theory’s DTC business.
Key Responsibilities
- Review replenishment requirements twice weekly for individual stores, ensuring sales potential while keeping stocks below option and capacity limits.
- Input and confirm new seasonal launch allocation plans in the system, update IAQs per store based on performance, and build pre‑season initial orders by gender, category, and style.
- Conduct weekly store visits to understand replenishment needs, gather feedback, and strengthen collaboration with DTC and Logistics teams.
- Produce weekly trade reports and perform weekly/monthly sales reviews to deliver planned sales and profitability at both total and store levels.
- Assist in trading decisions, recommend business actions, and highlight issues with solution proposals.
- Maintain stock levels at optimal levels, coordinate with the planning team to keep core products “never out of stock,” and manage OTB budgets.
- Support promotion planning by providing style‑level information and suggesting discounts for underperforming areas.
- Provide ad‑hoc support to the merchandising team as required.
Key Skills and Requirements
- Previous experience in merchandising within a fast‑paced, globally changing retailer.
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset, adept at using data and insights to create opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills, able to present performance and strategy to team and management.
- Deep understanding of customer segmentation and market conditions in a global context.
- Proficiency in Excel and relevant trading systems, with high accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines and maintain excellent numeracy skills.
Theory is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or background.
Junior Merchandiser employer: FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.
FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at UNIQLO Spitalfields where employees can thrive and grow. With regular opportunities for promotions and pay increases every three months, alongside a supportive team culture and attractive perks like staff discounts, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful employment in a collaborative setting.
