Job Openings Merchandiser

About the job Merchandiser

THE MISSION

NAMED COLLECTIVE is an independent fashion label redefining streetwear for a new generation.

Rising onto the UK streetwear scene with explosive impact over the last couple of years, the brand has created its own space within the current cultural sphere. Built from the ground up with a fiercely supportive community at its core, NAMED continues to elevate and recognise its greater purpose with people driving the brand from both the inside and out.

NAMED is now looking for like-minded, ambitious individuals to join the quickly expanding collective. 

FOR THE COLLECTIVE

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Vibrant creative studio
  • Generous team discount
  • Best friend + family discount
  • 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays) FTE
  • Birthday day off
  • Birthday gift
  • WFH Wednesdays
  • Flexible working hours
  • EAP with Virtual GP
  • Summer + Winter team parties
  • Regular team socials
  • Pension scheme

WHO ARE U?

STRONG COMMUNICATOR: You have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and foster effective collaboration

DATA-DRIVEN: Your passion lies in data, meticulously analysing details, and the adeptness to present information with clarity

PASSIONATE: You are incredibly passionate about all areas of merchandise and feel excited by the prospect of ensuring we provide what the community wants

ELEVATOR: You are ready to be a key part of this growing team and have an impact on the continual improvement and success of products

SCREENSHOT OF ROLE

  • Place all collection orders, and create order quantities and ratios.
  • Review collection and product performance and place reorders.
  • Monitor restock sign-up demand.
  • Improve comms between departments around the availability of products.
  • Review stock health and current inventory sell-through.
  • Reconcile goods in the warehouse and ensure they are available as quickly as possible.
  • Analyse and monitor best and worst sellers and make informed recommendations for action.
  • Recommend promotions and re-buys as necessary: highlighting high performers for restocking, and managing slower-moving inventory.
  • Manage RRP.
  • Monitors and maintains buying margin and gross profit margins as requested.
  • Influence key stakeholders through compelling merchandising insights and effective presentation of results.
  • Ensure the launch product is delivered on time.
  • Work closely with the marketing department to ensure product is available for campaigns.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Data analysing
  • Excellent knowledge of forecasting principles
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Negotiation skill
  • Good understanding of the buying/production cycle
  • A foundational understanding of digital marketing channels.

A GOOD FIT

  • A love for the brand and understanding of our mission!
  • 3+ years of experience working in a similar role, ideally with E-commerce experience
  • A love of retail and strong commercial awareness
  • Excellent data analysis skills and confident working with numbers
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Highly organised, with great time management skills
  • Strong spreadsheet skills
  • Based in London
  • Eligible to work in the UK

How to apply:

This is your time to show us what you can bring to NAMED collective!

Please submit your CV and answers to the questions via the application form.

We cant wait to find out about you. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview!

NAMED COLLECTIVE is committed to maintaining a diverse environment where all team members feel included with a strong sense of community. We actively invite applications from all candidates who meet the essential criteria and can work in the UK, and we commit that everyone will receive equal consideration for employment irrespective of your disability, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, or age.