Merchandising Admin Assistant in London

The Merchandising team at River Island plays a key role in realising the commercial opportunities created by our unique product across all our channels. The Merchandising Admin Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the merchandising function, responsible for ensuring up to date and accurate information is entered and maintained. Performing analysis and reporting on sales, stock, commitment, intake, markdown and margin as directed by the Assistant Merchandiser & Merchandiser.

Department: Womenswear

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

Key Accountabilities:

• Assists the merchandising team with accurate, concise analysis and administrative support to maximise profit throughout all channels.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness, participating in the stocking strategy across all channels, suggesting action or amendments when needed.
• Accurately manage allocation worklist, in line with agreement from Assistant Merchandiser / Merchandiser.
• Accurately maintains Weekly Intake forecasts, responsible for providing relevant and accurate summary of Intake.
• Responsible for ensuring promotions and markdowns are correctly actioned and maintained.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate attribution within single view of product.
• Efficient use of all merchandising systems, assisting in creating new or improving existing material.
• Work cross functionally with internal teams (Core Merchandising, Distribution Hub and Buying) to identify improvements to ways of working and maintaining consistent accuracy.
• Uses all available sources including regular store visits, sales and margin history, comp shops, discusses recommendations to positively impact performance.

Key Experience Required:

• This is an entry level role so previous experience in Retail or as MAA is desirable, but not essential; a track record that demonstrates good work ethic is a must.
• No specific qualifications are required for this role, just the ability to learn quickly and apply that learning.

Job Role Competencies:

• Computer literate and ability to learn new systems.
• Highly organised, good prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Disciplined and conscientious, results oriented.
• Curious, continuous learning mindset.
• A keen interest in Product and the River Island brand is a must.

About Us:

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts. This role is based at our Head Office in West London.

What We Can Offer You:

• Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a staff shop on site.
• Discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
• Free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & cafe and various social events.
• Support for family setups including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment; partnership with the Retail Trust for additional support.
• Flexible working, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.
• Give as you earn scheme with matched funding.
• Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications, with a progression plan.
• 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional holiday twice a year.

Keeping You Safe:

At River Island we are committed to safeguarding all employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage belief in British values – including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.