The Role...

Reporting into the Senior Merchandiser, the Assistant Merchandiser will be responsible for supporting sales, stock, intake and profitability targets, whilst working closely with the Buying and Product development team here at Soho Home.

A confident communicator, extremely well organised with excellent analytical and excel skills, and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will also possess omni-channel Merchandising experience.

Key Responsibilities

Stock & Intake Management

Manage intake and deliveries, resolving shipment issues, and ensuring timely replenishment of stock
Manage stock levels, ensuring optimal product stock availability
Proposing reorders in line with Open To Buy and sales demand
Closely monitor intake deliveries and make recommendations/highlight any risk to sales, profit and stock availability

Supplier

Build and maintain supplier production forecasts, with the objective of reducing lead times, improving stock availability and cost efficiencies
Build strong relationship with suppliers - regularly meetings and communication

Planning & Forecasting

Forecasting demand and reordering in line with Open To Buy and safety stock levels
Update and maintain Merchandising planning and trading reports
Support Merchandiser with new season sign off - range building and sign off documents/packs
Support Merchandiser with range and sales planning
Analysing sales data, identifying trends, and contributing to the development of effective range plans

Trading

Work closely with sales channels to ensure stock is ordered in line with supplier lead times to meet customers’ requirements
Manage store/sales channel replenishment levels and supervise Merchandising Admin assistant
Undertake regular retail store visits
Track sales against targets, identifying bestsellers and slow-moving items, and recommending actions to optimize sales and minimize markdown risk

Skills and Knowledge required

Excellent communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical, organisational and planning skills
Ability to work well in a team and build relationships, internally and externally
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues related to stock, sales, or other merchandising challenges
Omnichannel Merchandising experience is a huge bonus

Benefits...

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.

Discounts at Soho House globally, as well as Soho Home and Cowshed
Soho Friends Membership
Staff Room rates
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Private Health and Dental Care
Cycle to Work Scheme/Season Ticket Loan
In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 3 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programs offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to

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