ARNE is a direct to consumer, athleisure apparel brand/retailer based in Birchwood Park near Warrington, UK. We design and develop our products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east and then ship directly to our customers, with ARNECLO.com ecommerce store as our only sales channel.
We have ambitious objectives over the next decade with the team believing all targets are achievable through new product category launches in shoes and womenswear alongside the creation of paid media and CRM activity to further amplify the great product / brand assets we have already created.
Reporting to our Merchandiser, you’ll be supporting the Product team in maximising sales through effective management of stock. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic individual with an analytical background and a love for excel! If you are interested joining us on our exciting journey, please apply today!
Requirements
* Prepare weekly Monday trade sales analysis through report running and analysis.
* Analyses and monitors best and worst sellers and makes informed recommendations for action.
* Ensures that best sellers reach their full potential, and any product risks are identified and managed in a timely manner.
* Weekly review line cards to manage our ‘Core’ products stock and sales forecasts and maintaining >90% size availability.
* Managing critical path, stock ordering process and delivery schedules- working closely with suppliers and supporting the MAA’s and AMs to ensure deliveries are on time for key launches.
* Assist in managing total company and sub-category WSSIs, monitoring business performance and identifying opportunities, as well as any potential risk in stock.
* Building and utilising season reviews/lessons learnt to support in future planning and strategy planning in conjunction with the wider product team.
* Assist the Merchandiser in range and option planning.
* Any other ad hoc duties as required.
About You
* Experience as an established Assistant Merchandiser or already working at Junior Merchandiser level.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Analytical and a numbers thinker
* Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel required (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables etc)
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written as you will be working with a range of colleagues and prospective employees at all levels.
* Great problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage your own time.
Benefits
* We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2024
* 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
* Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
* Option to buy / sell holidays
* Generous staff discount
* Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
* Health Cash Plan from day one
* Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
* Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100’s of places
* Employee Assistant Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.