About me
A highly analytical Assistant Merchandiser seeking a new role within a Merchandising department for a reputable retailer. Strong excel skills, with the ability to work to deadlines within a group and independently.
Projects credited in
- Awards Ceremony 2014
Work history
Assistant MerchandiserOasis & Warehouse
London, United KingdomFull Time
Managing and supporting MAAs to manage their workload. Supporting the buying team to develop, plan an AW20 range to launch within 8 weeks. Analysing and monitoring the best and worst sellers, actioning markdowns and promotions where necessary. Managing and updating the WSSI regularly to manage intake and category stock positions. Negotiating with the warehouse, suppliers and stock processors in order to get the right stock in, on time. Monitoring and maintain buying margin and gross profit margins as requested.
Senior Merchandising AssistantOasis & Warehouse
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Working on the Jersey, Denim and Menswear departments, building strong relationships across Head
Office and with suppliers, as well as gaining a strong knowledge on different product categories. Supporting the Merchandiser and Buyer for product sign off meetings to the directors with detailed analysis on best and worst selling lines. Identifying profit opportunities in order to minimize markdown and maximise trading performance, through effective inventory management.
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Skills
- Time Management
- Advanced Excel
- Mathematics
- Commercial Awareness
- Commuications
- Analysis Reporting
- Writing
- Reporting
- Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- Presentations
- Presenting
- Sage
- Forecasting
- Sales Analysis
- Stock Control
- Stock Management
Education
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A LevelsThe Billericay School Sixth Form
- Billericay, United Kingdom
Achieved – 2 A Levels, English Literature (C) and History (E)
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DiplomaLondon Fashion Retail Academy
- London, United Kingdom
Achieved – Distinction. The course included researching trends, developing proficient MS Office skills especially Excel, presenting reports and analysing data on sales history. This included a 3 week internship at Marks and Spencers and a project at River Island Head Office analysing the Denim Department, especially the core line ‘Molly High Waisted Skinny Jeans’.
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