Merchandising Admin Assistant

• Weekly and monthly reports of sales and stock figures are created and distributed, management decisions and forward planning are supported.

• Price changes and promotions are updated and inputted onto the system and communicated to Retail

• Sales data is collated and uploaded onto the system in a timely manner

• Seasonal and in-season orders are raised on the system

• Supply chain issues are identified alongside the Assistant Merchandisers and assisted with, with problems or delays dealt with accordingly

• Stock allocations are keyed onto the system with appropriate quantities of stock in stores in line with the seasonal merchandising strategy with allocation adjustments authorized (with recommendations made) in line with the theme calendar including events and seasonal trends

• Minimum credible display stock levels are maintained in line with the MDQ’s and store grading. Stores turned on appropriate cover with stock in the right place for sales – with promotions and incentives included.

• New store stock levels are proactively monitored, and recommendations formulated with colleagues (Retail and Merchandising) for adjustments and reallocations

• All stock movements are managed and processed on the system following Merchandiser’s instructions

• Stock queries from all areas are responded to

• Ad-hoc store/stock reporting is conducted as required

A full job description outlining all deliverables and requirements for the above can be found attached to the advert on our careers page.

As our future Merchandising Admin Assistant you will have:

• 5 GCSE’s A* - C / 9 – 4 or equivalent including Maths and English

• Interest in Retail industry and willing to expand knowledge in this area

• Detail oriented, recognising misses and oversights

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

• Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills

• Ability to follow up and follow-thru

• Team oriented attitude

• Quick learner

• Proactive desire to learn

• Competent user of Microsoft Excel

• Computer literate

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook

We can offer you:

• Discretionary profit share bonus

• Pension

• Staff discounts

• Access to company benefits website

• 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

• An extra day of annual leave for every 3 years' service up to an additional 3

• Birthday hours

• Company walks

• State of the art Head Office

• A paid day off for volunteering

• Free parking

• Subsidised canteen and Starbucks

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Fitness suite with options including Yoga and Bootcamp classes

• Shower facilities including hairdryers and GHD straighteners

Our Regatta Family:

The Regatta Group supplies quality outdoor clothing and accessories through our 3 great brands - Regatta, Craghoppers and Dare2b - whether exploring the Amazon rainforest, walking your dog in the local park or cycling the Tour de France, we have what you need.