We are an award winning, forward-thinking retail/e-commerce company who have been established for well over 60 years. We have grown to become one of the most respected retailers in luxury fashion with a market leading presence and a global customer base across 130 countries.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Assistant Merchandiser to join the rapidly growing and award-winning Childrensalon team at our Head Office in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional individual to perform a variety of tasks to support our Merchandising Department.The ideal candidate should have good oral and written communication as well as time management and organisation skills and will be able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Being computer savvy and having experience in using MS Office applications, especially Excel is essential. You will need to have strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills as this role involves a high level of collaboration with other team members and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

- Monitoring stock levels across all core lines
- Managing replenishment orders, including providing projection orders where necessary
- Monitoring deliveries and ensuring stock arrives on time
- Identifying production and supply difficulties and deal with any problems as they arise
- Monitor and update the prices
- First point of contact for Merchandise Assistant to escalate any issues relating to Stock/Deliveries, Finance, Copy and Customer Service
queries
- Generating and analysing sell-through information and other ad hoc reports
- Making product recommendation for Marketing Team
- Support Merchandising team with other duties where necessary

Essential Key Skills:

- Merchandising background with proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Thorough understanding of Excel is essential
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly organised
- Good time management
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Childrenswear and e-commerce experience is desirable

Childrensalon offers a highly competitive salary, company pension plan, health plan, fully subsidised gym membership, in-house yoga classes, company shuttle, generous holiday allowance and company discount. We are ranked #34 on the 2019 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list and proud to be a member of the Living Wage Foundation.

Childrensalon is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or team member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

If you are interested, please apply via the apply online button with your CV and covering letter about why you would like to work for us.