Merchandising Administrator

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in a merchandising role? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Merchandising team as a Merchandising Administrator within the Beauty category!

We offer hybrid working between your home and our functional space based in our Wigmore Street office in Central London.

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays) and a buying holiday benefits scheme in which you are eligible to buy a further 5 days across the year.
• Your birthday off as an additional day annual leave – this can be taken any day within your birth month.
• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• 'Perks*' - a great way to get Retail, Leisure & Hospitality discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a wide range of products.
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service
• Hybrid working (Typically Thursday & Friday working from home)

About the role

Our Merchandising Administrators play a key part in the smooth end-to-end trading of stock, helping to drive availability, accuracy and commercial performance in a fast-paced, premium retail environment. You’ll work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Digital and Retail teams to ensure stock is in the right place, at the right time.

You’ll be responsible for a wide range of stock and sales administration, including maintaining product and stock data in D365, supporting Auto Replen processes, raising purchase orders, managing inter-store transfers and monitoring stock availability across the estate. Working alongside Merchandisers and Buyers, you’ll help produce key sales, stock and OTB reports, action price changes and markdowns, and liaise with suppliers on sell-through and performance. Collaboration with Logistics and Warehouse teams will be essential to resolve stock issues quickly and keep product flowing through the business.

The ideal candidate will be highly numerate, confident using Excel, and comfortable working under pressure to tight deadlines. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, good commercial awareness and the ability to build effective relationships across teams and with suppliers. If you enjoy working with data, spotting trends and solving problems, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in merchandising.

What we are looking for in a candidate…

• Very organised and structured in way of working
• 1-2 years of Allocator experience would be beneficial
• Microsoft D365 experience is advantageous
• Able to work under time pressure to prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines
• Highly numerate and IT literate – especially in excel
• Good at communicating and building relationships
• Good financial and analytical skills - trend identification and risk management critical
• Innovative and uses initiative
• Good commercial awareness of the industry

About Fenwick

Fenwick is rich with heritage and history and have been style pioneers since 1882 when our first store opened. We know luxury and are proud to remain the largest independent, family-owned group of department stores within the UK. We are on an exciting journey to exceed our customers' expectations and we are always on the lookout for new talent to join us.

Our collaborative spirit unites a workforce of over 2,000 individuals across our stores, as well as in our support functions, encompassing Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People, Customer Service teams, and our cherished restaurants and distribution centres.

Together, we form the beating heart of Fenwick, driving forward our vision for excellence and innovation. Join us as we pave the way toward an even brighter tomorrow, where tradition meets transformation!

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English