Trading Administrator ( Maternity Cover ) in London

Are you looking for a new challenge in a merchandising role? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Merchandising team as a Merchandising Administrator within our Womenswear category. We offer hybrid working between your home and our functional space based in our Wigmore Street office in Central London.

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) and a buying holiday benefits scheme in which you are eligible to buy a further 5 days across the year.
• Your birthday off as an additional day annual leave – this can be taken any day within your birth month.
• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• WeCare - 24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
• Hybrid working (Typically Thursday & Friday working from home).

About the role

Our Merchandising Administrators play a key role in supporting the successful trading of the Home category, helping to ensure the right products are available in the right place at the right time. Working closely with Buyers, Merchandisers, Suppliers and Store teams, you'll contribute to the smooth management of stock across a varied and fast-moving product portfolio.

You’ll be responsible for a broad range of merchandising administration tasks, including maintaining accurate product and stock data in D365, supporting Auto Replenishment processes, raising purchase orders, coordinating inter-store transfers and monitoring stock availability. You’ll also make regular use of Excel to analyse data, maintain reporting accuracy and support day-to-day trading activity. In addition, you’ll assist in the production of sales, stock and OTB reports, support promotional activity and markdown processes, and help identify opportunities and risks through regular analysis of trading performance.

Working within a collaborative and commercially focused team, you’ll gain exposure to all aspects of the merchandising function while developing a strong understanding of how stock management drives sales and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and building a career within merchandising.

What we are looking for in a candidate…

• Very organised and structured in way of working
• 1-2 years of Allocator experience would be beneficial
• Microsoft D365 experience is advantageous
• Able to work under time pressure to prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines
• Highly numerate and IT literate - especially in Excel
• Good at communicating and building relationships
• Good financial and analytical skills - trend identification and risk management critical
• Innovative and uses initiative
• Good commercial awareness of the industry

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres. Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!