Job Role: Assistant Merchandiser
Reporting to: Merchandiser
Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London
Contract type: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
About Us:
ME+EM is one of the UK's fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to-consumer business we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings and stores in London, Edinburgh and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first US stores.
At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.
Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it's fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone's hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Merchandiser to join our dynamic team. This role supports the Merchandiser across stock management, sales analysis, and operational execution to optimise performance and maximise opportunities.
Responsibilities:
1. Support Merchandiser in stock trading, sales management, and category performance analysis.
2. Maintain WSSIs, identifying risks and opportunities.
3. Manage delivery schedules, stock intake, and cross-department communication for collection launches.
4. Conduct category, returns, and sizing analyses by region and channel to maximize full-price sell-through.
5. Oversee MAA in intake management, store allocations, and reporting.
6. Ensure accurate and timely eCommerce product launches and online imagery updates.
7. Produce and analyse weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales and stock reports to drive strategic planning.
8. Liaise with suppliers and warehouses to monitor deliveries and address issues.
9. Lead critical path tracking meetings, ensuring actions are commercial and escalate concerns when needed.
10. Act as the main contact point for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring deadlines are met.
11. Deputise for Merchandiser, managing reporting, supplier issues, and cross-functional meetings when required.
Skills:
1. Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office suite.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data manipulation and reporting.
3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
4. Commercially focused with a proactive and initiative-driven mindset.
5. Leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and support junior team members.
6. Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
7. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Employee Benefits:
1. 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
2. A day off to celebrate your birthday.
3. Pension Scheme
4. Group Life Insurance
5. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
6. Length of Service Award
7. Refer a Friend Scheme
8. Staff uniform for retail employees
9. Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
10. Annual Volunteer Day
11. Cycle to Work Scheme
12. Tech Scheme
13. Eye Care Vouchers
14. Real Living Wage Employer
15. Employee led committees
16. Social events and biannual parties
17. Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.
ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities' employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.
Please email [email protected] should you require any adjustments needed to take part in this recruitment process.
Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.
#J-18808-Ljbffr