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As such, we are seeking a talented Assistant Merchandiser to maximise and capture global sales, through

strategic analysis, effective stock management and executing strategic activities in a growing and dynamic

business. Ultimately ensuring that we are first in making the latest trends and best designs available to our

customers – where ever they are!

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Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:

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• Develop understanding of key performance indicators, relating to sales, stock, profit and markdown

against budget and last year.

• Update and analyse weekly reports and propose actions to Merchandiser to minimise risks and

maximise opportunities.

• Identify and analyse best selling and under performing lines and recommend actions.

• Work with Retail Coordinators and Buyers to pro-actively forecast and manage intake flow into

business to hit intake plans, drive sales and minimise risks.

• Work with Retail Coordinators to co-ordinate uploads in line with sales budgets.

• Develop understanding of retail in-season tactics and interact with other teams to improve seasonal

performance.

• Conduct detailed ad-hoc analysis as required.

Planning and Forecasting:Planning and Forecasting:Planning and Forecasting:Planning and Forecasting:

• Manage delivery schedules for departments of responsibility.

• Present delivery forecasts to Merchandiser and review risks and opportunities – developing

understanding of impacts of forecasting on in-season trading.

• Update vendor packs for buying trips, analyse and make strategic suggestions to Merchandiser.

• Produce seasonal buy report for department of responsibility, identify key trends and make

recommendations to ensure sales targets are achieved.

• Assist Merchandiser with setting up and management of department WSSIs.

• Assist Merchandiser with seasonal planning forecasts for departments of responsibility driven from

historic analysis and strategic vision.

• Assist Merchandiser with planning and execution of seasonal markdown strategies.

Essential Skills & RequirementsEssential Skills & RequirementsEssential Skills & RequirementsEssential Skills & Requirements

• Degree educated (or equivalent)

• Significant commercial experienced gained in a fashion retail merchandising environment (ideally luxury,

multi-brand)

• Off-Price experience will be a distinct advantage

• Numerate with strong analytical and computer literacy.

• Advanced Excel knowledge essential.

• Commercial Awareness – working to develop full understanding of the nature of our business, products

and competitive market in order to drive the best performance.

• Team player – build relationships with other internal and external teams and functions for personal and

business development.

• Strong eye for detail and organisational skills and strives for a high level of accuracy.

• Proactive and able to work with stringent deadlines.

• Excellent work ethic and ability to multi-task.

• Professional and well spoken with excellent communication skills.

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Please send us an updated CV and a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suited to NET-A-PORTER

and this role. These should be emailed to jobs@net-a-porter.com

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