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Form of workPaul Smith is one of Britain’s leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it’s a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, ‘classic with a twist’ remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.
The Merchandising Team are responsible for the planning and stock management of Paul Smith products across all channels and markets. In this role you will oversee any collections that fall within remit and ensure significant decisions are reviewed and signed off as needed. You will be responsible for ensuring each product is traded to its best potential from budgeting and range review to clearance. You will also use all relevant expertise to meet financial targets and to guarantee optimum stock flow, ensuring the critical path is maintained and followed at all times.
Please note, this is a temporary Maternity Cover contract.
The Role
• Utilise knowledge of both internal and external trends and factors ensure all financial targets and objectives are understood and met, including sales, margin and stock.
• Review and manage stock and financials on a rolling basis and flag or action any concerns immediately.
• Prepare a budget plan for the seasonal buys and see the full process through.
• Liaise with Production and the Warehouse on deliveries to keep track of stock.
• Ensure all relevant reporting is run and kept up to date.
• Make sure sales run smoothly and stock is effectively liquidated whilst maintaining margin.
• Regularly review store replenishment levels to ensure shops are supported with the right stock levels.
• Identify and action regular stock movements and consolidations to ensure that stock is in the right place at the right time.
• Ensure stock is sat within its correct inventories and work with your Outlet counterparts to allow for a smooth transition.
• Ensure all stock have the correct attributes attached to them. Work with IT and Production to correct any errors and amend if needed.
• Have regular communication with Shop Managers to understand local needs and feedback.
Your Skills and Experience
• Previous credible experience in Retail and Merchandising. Ideally a minimum of two years’ experience in a Merchandising Assistant role.
• Advanced Microsoft Office experience, especially Excel covering pivot tables, V-lookups etc.
• Credible experience of the lifestyle market both nationally and internationally.
• Competent at accurately in-putting data, reporting and financial analysis.
• Able to identify target customer groups and apply to long term strategies.
• Proven experience of working in a busy environment.
Who you are
• Have a strong interest in fashion, current trends, and people.
• An awareness of the broader fashion and lifestyle market.
• Have great interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills.
• Very methodical.
• Have excellent planning, prioritisation and organisational skills to set deadlines.
What’s in it for you
• A generous clothing allowance.
• A discretionary discount on PSL goods.
• Private Health Insurance with Vitality.
• An annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus Bank Holidays.
• Cycle to work and travel loan schemes.
At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.
