Merchandise Admin Assistant
If you love retail and love numbers then Merchandising is the career for you! This is a great opportunity to join the team at Pour Moi where we will train and support you to build a strong foundation for a career in merchandising.
About Us
From when we sold our very first bra way back in 2005, to today when we sell one approximately every 30 seconds, passion and playfulness is at the heart of everything we do.
Our direct-to-consumer operation is growing by over 50%, but that’s not the only thing about Pour Moi that’s expanding! Our range has grown along with us to include lingerie, swimwear, beachwear, clothing, sportswear, nightwear and hosiery, with exciting new developments planned for future seasons.
With our buying, design, technical, merchandising, marketing and sales departments based in our sunny Brighton offices, we have a blue-chip wholesale partner portfolio that includes M&S, Next, Very & John Lewis.
Our predicted annual turnover is £36 million, making us one of the leading brands in lingerie and swimwear. With sales increasing year on year it means we need more brilliant people who share our passion, to join in the next part of our story.
Mission: to make our customers feel confident and sexy in their own skin, by delivering a wardrobe full of fun, fizz and feel-good vibes. With an uplifting personality weaved into every garment, we’ll take care of the fashion, you just feel your fabulous.
THE ROLE
- Support the Merchandising team by ensuring the administration of the department is operating effectively. You will be expected to take on a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department and be flexible enough to move from one task to another throughout the day according to business needs.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Stock Management
- Manage the allocation of stock across our customers to ensure good availability and appropriate stock levels
- Communicate with the warehouse team and customers to ensure a smooth flow of stock to meet customer orders, identifying any issues and taking appropriate action
Trade
- Run reports for trade on a daily/weekly/seasonal basis
- Support merchandising in managing data for customers
Website
- Check lines are live with correct imagery on Pour Moi website and customer websites
- Check lines are linked correctly on Pour Moi and customer websites and update tracker
Purchase Orders and Intake
- Create purchase orders for suppliers and input data onto the system
- Update supplier POs with most up to date information
- Support the team in tracking intake
- Help track customer POs and support with updating system when required
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- The ideal candidate will have some experience as an MAA, however this is not essential as long as the candidate has experience of working within retail
- Organisation skills, able to use initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Numerical competency
- Computer literate, proficient in excel and word applications
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with colleagues, suppliers and customers at all levels.
- Keen attention to detail
- Good teamwork skills, a willingness to participate as a full team member
- Be able to display a confident and professional style as all times, taking appropriate action to influence the achievement of business goals
QUALITIES REQUIRED
- An enthusiastic can-do attitude
- Demonstration of commercial acumen and initiative
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time
- Self-Motivated
- Strong Analytical skills
Benefits
· A competitive salary from £26,000
· A warm, friendly team environment
· Central offices in Brighton
· 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
· Annual bonus scheme
· Exclusive discounts
· Flexible working
· Hybrid role – 3 days in office / week
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Fashion retail: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton BN1 1ND
