Merchandising Admin Assistant Job at River Island (West London)

Merchandising Admin Assistant

River Island

Location:
United Kingdom , West London

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

26000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

The Merchandising team at River Island play a key role in realising the commercial opportunities created by our unique product across all our channels. The Merchandising Admin Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the merchandising function. Responsible for ensuring up to date and accurate information is entered and maintained. Performing analysis and reporting on sales, stock, commitment, intake, markdown and margin as directed by the Assistant Merchandiser & Merchandiser.

Job Responsibility:

Assists the merchandising team with accurate, concise analysis and administrative support to maximise profit throughout all channels
Demonstrates commercial awareness, participating in the stocking strategy across all channels. Suggesting action or amendments when needed
Accurately manage stock inventory
Accurately manage allocation worklist, in line with agreement from Assistant Merchandiser / Merchandiser
Accurately maintains Weekly Intake forecasts, responsible for providing relevant and accurate summary of Intake
Responsible for ensuring promotions and markdowns are correctly actioned and maintained.
Responsible for maintaining accurate attribution within single view of product
Efficient use of all merchandising systems. Assisting in creating new or improving existing material
Work cross functionally with internal teams (Core Merchandising, Distribution Hub and Buying) to identify improvements to ways of working and maintaining consistent accuracy
Uses all available sources including regular store visits, sales and margin history, comp shops, discusses recommendations to positively impact performance
May occasionally assist with fundamental tasks typically carried out by a Buyers Admin Assistant or Allocator, supporting cross-functional collaboration during periods of high workload or absence

Requirements:

Previous experience in Retail or as MAA is desirable, but not essential
a track record that demonstrates good work ethic is a must
No specific qualifications are required for this role, just the ability to learn quickly and apply that learning
Good verbal and numerical skills
Intermediate MS Office skills
Computer literate and ability to learn new systems
Highly organised, good prioritisation skills
Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills
Good commercial and market awareness
Disciplined and conscientious, results oriented
Resilient and adaptable
Curious, continuous learning mindset
A keen interest in Product and the River Island brand is a must

What we offer:

Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!
Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.
Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.
Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.
Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.
23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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