Merchandise Admin Assistant - Jacamo in Manchester

N Brown is committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by championing inclusion, we will become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of our culture. We are a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of, serving customers through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We have over 160 years of trading experience and believe in fashion without boundaries, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre, easily accessible by train, tram or bus. Our full-time working hours are 36.17 per week over 5 days, with some flexibility around start and finish times.

What you’ll be responsible for as a Merchandising Admin Assistant:

• Generating daily and weekly trading reporting.
• Keying orders on system for delivery into partners.
• Ensuring general housekeeping to maintain accuracy of the order file.
• Maintaining the department critical path.
• Communicating with internal Buying & Merchandising colleagues to ensure orders are promptly raised and are tracking on time.
• Communicating with external partners via email and Teams calls.
• Supporting in pulling orders forward or pushing back in line with trading performance.
• Escalating any delivery issues to relevant Merchandiser.
• Liaising with the warehouse to manage planned dispatches to partners.
• Maintaining size ratios to ensure they are being kept in line with sales by size.
• Helping with any ad hoc duties that arise throughout the week.

What you will need to succeed as a Merchandising Admin Assistant:

• Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills.
• Analytical mindset.
• A willingness to learn and be driven by curiosity.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Great team player.
• A keen interest in the retail industry.
• Driven & motivated.
• Basic excel skills.
• Retail experience preferred.

What’s in it for you:

• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution.
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services.
• A range of financial wellbeing support.
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands.
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts.
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance.
• Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As soon as we receive your application, we will send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!