Merchandise Admin Assistant - Menswear

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Merchandise Admin Assistant to join our Merchandising team in the Menswear category. 

About the Role  

The Merchandise Admin Assistant will be providing vital support to our Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandiser within the Menswear department, by delivering departmental goals and KPIs across our Omnichannel (Store, Online & Regional Sites). This role plays a key part in supporting the Merchandising Planning team with a variety of tasks that include Purchase Orders, Trouble Shipments, Stock Management and Trade Analysis.

As a Merchandise Admin Assistant you will be involved in: 

• Supporting the production of pre-buy analysis to assist the Buying team with selecting the right product for the Harrods customer.
• Contributing in the creation of seasonal and basic planning documents, such as OTB planning, option counts etc. to ensure we have the right stock available in Store at the right time. 
• Chasing deliveries and amending the quantities and delivery dates where needed, with approval of Merchandiser and Buying teams.
• Producing key trade reports to identify opportunities for improvement, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.  
• Working cross-functionally with our Buying, Merchandising, Retail and Distribution teams to manage stock and resolve any issues quickly and effectively.
• Closing aged POs and STOs where required, as well as removing stock from the active range when articles are cancelled or out of stock.

About You  

Whether you are a Merchandise Admin Assistant, or someone with an enthusiasm to start their career in Merchandising, you will have a strong analytical eye, along with a passion for the Menswear category. As a key point of contact in our Menswear Merchandising team, you use your superb interpersonal and relationship building skills to liaise with both internal teams and external vendors, as a key member of the Harrods family. 

In addition to being a great team player, you pride yourself in being organised and possessing a proactive attitude. You will be adaptive and confident in prioritising your responsibilities within the exciting fast-paced nature of the Luxury Menswear industry. Using your analytical mindset and problem solving skills, you will be motivated to support our continued success in this department. 

You will also: 

• Be an expert in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel. 
• Thrive under pressure and able to meet key deadlines, KPIs and timeframes.
• Have strong numeracy skills and an analytical approach in your work.
• Be solution focused and take initiative to support. 
• Have excellent communication skills and being a consistently responsive point of contact for all relevant stakeholders. 

 
About Us 
 
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences. 
  
Our Promise to You 
 
At Harrods, we believe nothing is impossible. We drive ourselves and inspire others to always push for more. This passion to exceed is what sets us apart. We are proud to be a place where standing out means being yourself.

As well as strong long-term career potential and development support, you will also benefit from an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, eligibility for a competitive bonus, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday and a day off on your birthday, up to 33% in-store discount and a season ticket loan.

  
Uniquely You 
 
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart.  We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional. 
 
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