Senior Merchandising Admin Assistant- Homeware

Senior Merchandising Admin Assistant – Homeware – Leeds The rewards

• £27,000 to £30,000 per annum
• Hybrid working model for enhanced work-life balance
• Opportunity to grow your career within the retail industry
• Supportive and collaborative company culture in the Leeds office

• Manage the critical path process alongside the Admin Assistant, ensuring all updates and delays are clearly communicated to the wider team
• Manage line cards, providing accurate forward forecasting and planning OTB in line with stock holding and cover targets
• Propose trading actions based on line card forecasts to ensure the category/department achieves key KPIs
• Play a key role in trade meetings by delivering in-depth analysis from sales reports and presenting insights to the Merchandiser
• Execute actions from trade meetings in a timely manner to maximise sales opportunities
• Manage overall stock levels, identifying and communicating risks and opportunities
• Recommend weekly promotions and markdown to drive performance
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as required
• Liaise effectively with cross-functional teams, including Buying, eCommerce and the Warehouse, building strong relationships
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the Admin Assistant, including workload prioritisation, goal setting, and ongoing development through regular 1:1s

• Experience or education in retail, merchandising, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and trends
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and external suppliers
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced retail environment

Location:

Leeds.