Assistant Merchandiser (NEXT & Outlets)

ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER (NEXT & Outlets)

Hush is an ambitious and distinctive fashion brand, with plans to double the business over the next few years. Founded 20 years ago, we are now established as one of the UK’s leading online fashion retailers. We employ around 150 staff in our head office and retail concessions, creating and selling a beautiful range of women’s clothing and accessories characterised by an elegant simplicity and laidback sense of style. Despite the challenges to the retail industry, hush has continued grow – and our company culture still reflects our entrepreneurial roots and relaxed aesthetic. We love hard-working and talented people with a can-do attitude and a passion for what they do.

THE ROLE

Reporting into the Merchandising Manager, the Assistant Merchandiser will be required to analyse sales and trade and ensure critical path dates are achieved to be able to provide the best range to our customers. You will support the Merchandiser with our NEXT & outlet partnerships, ensuring timely and accurate stock distribution and replenishment across all product categories.

As an Assistant Merchandiser, reporting, planning and the ability to communicate effectively is a crucial part of the role. You will assist in all areas to ensure department profit and turnover objectives are met. You will also support in the training and development of Merchandising Admin Assistant in the team, so previous coaching and development experience is desirable.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Trading

• Produce trading reports to summarise, analyse and identify key sales drivers.
• Gain a good understanding of product performance and articulate in Best/Worst meetings.
• Make weekly trading proposals to the Merchandiser in relation to sales reactions and stock management.
• Competent in forecasting Category WSSI, and Line card projections for continuity product
• Manage intake in conjunction with the Buying department, ensuring critical dates are met for product launch.
• End of season sale proposal – complete roll up in line with budget spend and timelines.
• Liaise with the Ecommerce team with regards to visual merchandising on the Hush website and weekly marketing plans
• Liaise with the team to ensure stock is optimised across channels.

Merchandising systems

• Develop excellent working knowledge of merchandising systems
• Identify and propose improved working practices.
• Action integrity checks regularly to ensure smooth running of department.

Management, Training and Development

• Oversee the workload of the merchandising admin assistants on a day-to-day basis.
• Support peers and seek opportunities to grow skill set through on-the-job training, Hush development sessions, lunch and learns.
• Work with the team to implement and continuously improve ways of working.

THE PERSON

• Comfortable with hybrid working (4 days in, 1 day from home)
• Proficient in Excel, using formulas, pivot tables and updating reports (essential)
• Knowledge of allocation and merchandising tools such as Business Central (BC) and PLM is desirable
• Numerical excellence/mathematical ability
• Well organised with high attention to detail
• Strong commercial acumen
• Proactive team player

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