Selfridges
Assistant Merchandiser - Ralph Lauren, Menswear
London
Posted 8 days ago
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Assistant Merchandiser
Job Introduction
As an Assistant Merchandiser, you will:
- Monitor supplier commitment
- Make informed and strategic decisions
- Provide key recommendations for our team of buyers
- Proactively highlight issues and escalate them to the Merchandiser
- Work collaboratively with the Allocator to ensure stock is in the right places at the right time, maximising full-price sell-through
- Deliver weekly, seasonal, and ad-hoc reporting and analysis
Key Responsibilities
Stock Management & Allocation
- Review stock levels by store (with support from the Allocator) and make recommendations
- Oversee the re-ordering system for continuity products
- Maintain and monitor DC stock levels, taking corrective action as needed
- Collaborate with Retail Operations on any stock-related queries
Analysis & Strategy
- Analyse OTB (Out-of-Tock) strategies and recommend commitment levels
- Escalate key OTB issues to the Lead Merchandiser as required
- Provide tailored FP (Fill Price) analysis for buyers, highlighting critical insights
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Supplier & Brand Engagement
- Build strong relationships with brand partners
- Identify stock issues and negotiate appropriate stock actions with suppliers
Reporting & Compliance
- Produce weekly, seasonal, and ad-hoc reports as required
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of systems, including Retek, Excel, RMS, and RPM, to assess stock gaps
Coordinated Process Support
- Proactively identify stock transfer opportunities
- Oversee model stock and replenishment from the DC
- Assist the Merchandiser in maintaining the WSSI (Weekly Stock Status Intake)
Sales & Logistics
- Assist in sale setup and execution, serving as the key contact for Retail Operations
- Support markdown management, monitoring stock transitions and planning against last year’s (LY) performance
- Oversee the returns (RTV) process from start to finish
- Monitor stock into sales, aligning with previous trends
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About You
To thrive in this role, you will:
- Be highly organised, methodical, and efficient
- Possess strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Be systems-literate with proficiency across key tools
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication, alongside strong interpersonal skills
- Operate as a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
- Remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
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