ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Analytical with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good Excel skills and basic knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working with numbers.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience at Merchandising Admin Assistant, and/or retail knowledge.
• Strong awareness of current trends, the retail market and the Nadine Merabi customer.
• Team-oriented with a proactive and flexible attitude.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Updating and compiling weekly trade reporting, assisting the Assistant Merchandiser with any ad hoc analysis.
• Raising purchase orders and sharing with suppliers.
• Management of the delivery schedule, ensuring deliveries are on schedule, reviewing booking requests and supplier queries.
• Liaising with freight forwarders, suppliers and internal teams to ensure appropriate action is taken with inbound stock when necessary.
• Maintenance of Merchandising teams working documents and processes.
• Identifying and highlighting intake risks and opportunities, proposing actions to be taken for these to optimise stock levels.
• Building strong relationships with the suppliers.
• Working collaboratively with the wider business.
• Responsible for accurately checking and uploading supplier, freight and duty invoices for payment.
• Ensuring freight forwarders have accurate import documentation to ensure a smooth delivery process.

ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Accuracy within Merchandising processes; ensuring data is maintained.
• Ensuring purchase orders are generated on a timely basis and accurately reflect delivery dates and costings.
• Communicating timelines and changes to the Merchandising team and wider business.
• Communicating with the warehouse to ensure stock is booked in correctly and in a timely manner.