Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant MerchandiserWe are Sosandar. Based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, we’re one of the UK’s fastest growing online fashion brands for chic and stylish women; worn by celebs and influencers galore. We have an amazing opportunity for someone equally as amazing to join our growing team as an Assistant Merchandiser. About the role:Updating Monday Trading reports and distributing to wider Buying and Merchandising team and Directors. Ability to identify highlights/lowlights from the previous week and suggest key actions for the Merchandiser. Following up on any actions from Trade meetings with the relevant teams and reporting back to the Merchandiser. Supporting the Merchandiser and Merchandise Director with Ad hoc analysis when requested. Supporting the Merchandiser with in-season and pre-season planning. Ownership and management of the critical path to ensure all intake is on track and any amendments/delays are flagged to the Merchandiser. Raising all POs for department. Making sure systems are up to date with all PO amendments and new intake dates when agreed with suppliers. Highlight to the Merchandiser any lateness or rolling intake and suggest actions to take from this. Take ownership of tracking intake for key launches and provide updates to the wider teams. Liaising with freight forwarders and updating internal documents with accurate dates/booking information. Providing size breakdowns and ratios for repeat orders to be raised from. Reviewing sales for external partners and highlight any fast/slow sellers to the Merchandiser alongside suggested actions. Reviewing stock and availability for any selections by Buying/External Partners. Updating WSSI/ Line cards and reviewing actions to be taken. About you:Relevant experience in a Merchandising position is desirable. Strong communicator and able to build relationships both internally and externally. Advanced Excel skills. Experience of Power BI and Power Query would be an advantage. Highly organised and able to prioritise workload. Strong attention to detail/eye for accuracy. Proactive and adaptable. Benefits: Sosandar offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off! Holiday buy scheme Cycle to Work scheme 40% employee discount 4% employer pension via salary sacrifice Employee Assistance Programme (private GP consultations, prescriptions, physiotherapy, counselling, shopping discounts) for you, your partner and kids Informal hybrid working policy dependent on role Life Assurance 4x your salary Weekly hours: 35 per weekAs an equal opportunities’ employer, we celebrate our differences and know that as a team we thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment. Sosandar, therefore, very much welcomes applications from all individuals.Think you tick all the boxes? Great, we want to hear from you! Please send us your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] telling us why Sosandar and you are the perfect fit.