WHO WE ARE

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.

Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and like minded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB

As an MAA you will provide administration support to the Merchandising team, running data to support merchandising decisions and be responsible for maintaining the team’s key working documents.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Collate and produce weekly/seasonal/adhoc analysis for department

Accurate maintenance of department line buy, managing weekly intake and updating team of any changes.

To liaise with the warehouse to ensure efficient processing of all deliveries from suppliers through to store

Timely allocation of stock in line with launch targets

Ownership of department allocation plans to capitalise on branch performance

Regularly review size ratios and make recommendations for buy ratios and balance backs

Assist in producing sign off packs for department.

Attend weekly intake and critical meetings and represent your department when required

Liaise with wholesale team to identify stock opportunities to trade the department

Maintain department line cards

Basic understanding of department WSSI’s

Liaise with Branch Merchandiser and Assistant Merchandiser to review launch trackers and support with delegation of tasks to the MAA team

Pro-active in trade and feedback to Merchandiser and Assistant Merchandiser

WHO YOU ARE

Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in Business, Merchandising or Fashion Retail.

Strong numerical capability, accurate with good attention to detail

Strong Excel and MS Office skills

Proven analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to proactively manage workload, prioritising and delegating when necessary

Excellent written and verbal communication essential

Strong team working skills, able to build positive cross-functional relationships

Lots of initiative and good decision-making skills

Candidate should be keen in progress their career in a growing company

Information completed to high level of accuracy

WHAT WE’LL OFFER YOU

As a Merchandising Admin Assistant at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:

Hybrid working

Annual bonus opportunity

Up to 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays

2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community

50% discount

Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance

Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance

Interest free season ticket loan

Pension Contribution

We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.

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