Merchandising Admin Assistant

About ARNE

ARNE is a UK-based brand specializing in apparel and footwear, headquartered in Birchwood Park near Warrington. We design and produce all our products domestically, collaborating with trusted manufacturing partners across both near and far eastern regions. Our merchandise is available exclusively through our online platform ARNEclo.com, providing customers with a smooth shopping experience. Additionally, we are proudly stocked at Selfridges, both in physical stores and online, and recently inaugurated our first permanent retail outlet at Liverpool ONE, marking a significant step for the brand.

Looking toward the future, ARNE is set on an ambitious trajectory to expand its product offerings, enter international markets, invest in paid media and CRM initiatives, and grow our retail footprint. Our recent move to a bespoke headquarters signifies our long-term commitment to achieving these milestones and establishing ARNE as a leading UK brand on the global stage.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Merchandising Admin Assistant to enhance our Product team’s efforts by effectively managing stock to maximize sales. Ideal candidates will bring enthusiasm, a proactive mindset, and an analytical approach, particularly with strong Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and modify purchase orders (POs) accurately.
• Maintain and update the Delivery Schedule (DS) document ensuring correct freight, cost, and retail pricing information.
• Continuously update the DS with supplier information and seasonal range plan attributes.
• Engage regularly with suppliers to distribute Cost Price (CP) and Weekly Commitment (WC) sheets to monitor punctual deliveries.
• Log supplier feedback into the DS and effectively communicate any follow-up actions to Assistant Merchandisers and Junior Merchandisers.
• Support Monday trade sales review through report generation, document creation, and shipping summaries.
• Manage weekly merchandising trackers to keep the team informed.
• Analyze size ratios to optimize sizing for new and restock orders.
• Dispatch barcodes to suppliers as needed.
• Provide comprehensive admin support including Excel-based reporting, data entry, analysis, and general organizational tasks.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in merchandising is desirable but not obligatory.
• Exceptional organizational aptitude with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with a comfort in working with numerical data.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across various levels within the company.
• Robust problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage workload efficiently.

Employee Benefits

• Recognition as a Medium-sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for two consecutive years.
• 32 days of annual leave including bank holidays plus your birthday off, increasing up to 36 days with tenure.
• Option to buy or sell annual leave days.
• Generous discounts for staff.
• Performance-based annual and quarterly bonus schemes.
• Private healthcare covering dental and optical plans after probation period.
• Health Cash Plan available from day one.
• Life insurance providing coverage of five times your annual salary from the start.
• Access to a discounted marketplace with savings and cashback offers.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support wellbeing.
• Participation in Cycle to Work and Tech schemes.

Diversity and Inclusivity

ARNE embraces equal employment opportunities and values the distinct skills diversity brings. We are dedicated to supporting candidates from ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and those who are neurodiverse. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture and enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our growing team.