Assistant Merchandiser

We Are One

At Kurt Geiger we celebrate individuality, believing our differences make us more powerful as a collective.

Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the core of who we are and we strive to reflect this in every corner of our company culture, starting with the promotion of equal opportunities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is granted the opportunity to thrive as their authentic self.

Responsibilities:

• Producing weekly trading reports to summarise, analyse & identify key drivers with the view to propose any necessary trading action.
• Review and reforecast continuity lines on a regular basis.
• Assist the Merchandiser on continual trade, identifying lines for promotion, repeats and risk assessment.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, through regular meetings and contact.
• Manage intake into the warehouse in conjunction with the buying team, warehouse and suppliers.
• Working closely with MAAs to manage intake, allocation of stock and other admin tasks.
• Identify, cost and propose markdown activity with the Merchandiser for monthly presentations to Head of Merchandising.
• Responsible for trading key category areas.
• Produce weekly trading reports for Monday meetings at category level.
• Ability to make trade decisions on the strength or weakness of sales using merchandising tools & monitor, update team weekly.
• Work closely with brands to place in season repeats and to address slower turning stock.
• Cost markdown proposal for mid and end of season sales.
• Produce all colour, price, sizing and ad hoc analysis on the range regularly working to tight and demanding deadlines.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships across the business.
• Work closely with the buying/design team.

Requirements

The Person:

• Passionate about Merchandising in a fashion environment
• Previous experience as an Assistant Merchandiser required
• Enjoys working with numbers and a strong team player

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts

If you’re successful, you will work for a business which recognises that amazing people are the key to driving our business forward and fulfil our vision of being the world’s leading multi-channel retailer of luxury branded shoes and accessories. We are a fast-paced business where no two days are the same, so you will need to be adaptable; but we will reward your hard-work, commitment and loyalty with a fantastic benefits package and very real opportunities for progression.

We Are One

For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | Against Racism