Assistant Merchandiser

ARNE is a UK-based apparel and footwear brand based in Birchwood Park, near Warrington. We design and develop all our products in the UK, working with trusted manufacturing partners across both the near and far east. All our products are available directly to customers through ARNEclo.com, offering a seamless online shopping experience. We’re also proud to be stocked in Selfridges, both in-store and online, and we’ve recently opened our first permanent retail store at Liverpool ONE – a huge milestone for the brand. Looking ahead, we have ambitious goals for the next decade, and the team firmly believes they’re all achievable. From launching new product categories and expanding internationally to investing in paid media, CRM, and growing our retail presence — the next chapter for ARNE is shaping up to be an exciting one. And this is only the beginning! We’ve come a long way from starting out in Mum’s bungalow back in 2018 to our all-new, fully bespoke HQ. This space will be our home for at least the next 5–10 years, and while it’s not quite our style to shout too loudly, it’s here that we plan to reach our goals, take ARNE global, and further establish ourselves as a truly iconic UK brand. We are now looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join ARNE, who will support the team in maximising sales through effective management of stock. We are looking for a driven, enthusiastic individual with an analytical background and a love for excel! If you are interested joining us on our exciting journey, please apply today. Your day-to-day role and responsibilities include: Preparing Monday trade reporting across ecomm and retail for the merchandising team and providing analysis & actions to identify opportunity and risk. Creating ad hoc analysis and reports, to aid the both the merchandising team & wider business on decisions making. Ownership and maintenance of the line cards, forecasting and planning sales & stock to suggest buys. Review intake in line with sales across ecomm and retail, freight budgets and supplier restrictions, and support the MAAs in decision making. Support MAA in process of the stock ordering, including creating PO’s, sending barcodes, and managing the delivery schedule. Create reporting, and analysis for end of season lessons learnt planning, supporting our Merchandisers with commentary & insights. Owning the stock ordering process, including creating PO’s, sending barcodes, and managing the delivery schedule. Support with management of the MAA providing training to aid their development. Build strong working relationships across the wider business. Requirements Experience in Merchandising, as an Assistant Merchandiser or Merch Admin Assistant looking to progress is essential Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, always looking to delivery quality work in an efficient manner Strong data interpretation and analytical skills Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel required (vlookups,…