DESCRIPTION

The Merchandising team at River Island play 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.

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 stock inventory
• 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

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. Check us out here on a map.

• Good verbal and numerical skills
• Intermediate MS Office skills
• Computer literate and ability to learn new systems
• Highly organised, good prioritisation skills
• Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills
• Good commercial and market awareness
• Disciplined and conscientious, results oriented
• Resilient and adaptable
• Curious, continuous learning mindset
• A keen interest in Product and the River Island brand is a must