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Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant Merchandiser

It’s not just a job. At Frugi we want you to feel passionate about our mission, be eager to make your mark within an ethical and sustainable business and become part of an incredible team. In return can offer you:

• Ethical, sustainable brand
• Great work life balance
• Working in beautiful Cornwall with its world-renowned beaches close by
• A supportive open minded team environment
• Exclusive 50% discount off all Refined Brands companies after 1 months
• Family feel business
• Free parking
• Cycle to work
• Employee Assistance Programs

About the Company:

Frugi are a Cornish fashion brand that specialises in sustainably sourced clothes for babies, children and new mothers. We design soft and comfy clothing made for children to wear and play in. It all started in 2004 where our mission was to show the world that we can create a great brand whilst upholding strong ethical and environmental values. Playful style, and ethics are at the very heart of what do.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will assist the Merchandiser in the collation of relevant data and analysing the information needed for range building, placing consumer buys, budget and stock optimisation.

Reports & Data

• Working with Merch Admin, oversee creation and update of Key merchandising reports for the business
• Be the key stake holder of Data for Frugi, asses the data to check the validity, relevance and accuracy of the data provided.
• Manipulate the reports and analyse the information to formulate conclusions, updating & building analysis of performance & distributing to the wider business.
• Input appropriate analysis attributes against products to enable reports to be generated
• Supporting the team & the Merchandiser with weekly, monthly and seasonal sales reporting for the business.
• Utilising key trading documents, identify trading actions to drive sales, clear stock and maximise profit.
• Accurately update, monitor and maintain data sources to ensure information is updated for ad hoc and routine reporting purposes. Work with reports to improve efficiency of the department.

In Season Trading

• Provide Ad-Hoc reports & analysis at the request of the Merchandiser & the wider business.
• Support Ecommerce & Marketing teams to action any price changes & status changes of products.
• Assist the Merchandiser in building Off-Price packages for Trade.
• Support the Merchandising team in building ranges for promotional activity & markdown.
• Work alongside the Merch team to manage the accuracy of data in MNP.
• Regularly reviewing stock reports for all sales channels (at Gender/category level) – feedback analysis to the Merchandiser in a timely manner.

Range Planning

• Create all size ratios for consumer & consignment purchases, based on previous performance.
• Build previous season analysis & bestsellers to inform the Merchandiser for future range planning.
• Attend & note take key range planning meetings throughout the season alongside the team & Merchandiser & support the team with actions derived from these meetings.
• Assist the Merch team in building the Range Plan.
• Work with Buying, Trade & the wider Merch team to build the information needed for PO placing.
• Work alongside the Sales team & Merchandiser to build ranges for Consumer each season.
• Create reports & analysis for the performance of Consumer & identify key trends & opportunities.

Consignment

• Cover any ad hoc queries in Junior Merch’s absence.

General responsibilities

All employees are required to ensure that they:

• Treat all colleagues, customers, suppliers and fans with the upmost dignity and respect.
• Act as a role model, uphold and project the company values in all that you do.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members and provide feedback where necessary.
• Maintain records as appropriate and ensure all related documents are filed in an orderly manner.
• Maintain and update records relating to working practices and procedures for use by other team members.
• Travel to industry events or business events
• where applicable Pursue continuing professional development in relation to the role and its duties and responsibilities as agreed through Personal Development Plan’s or at other times.
• Participate in all mandatory training events, as deemed appropriate for your role or for the company.
• Understand and live our Environmental, Social, and Governance goals; find ways in which you and your team can make a positive contribution and impact through your working practices and behaviours.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments from time to time and other duties as requested by management.
• Understand and ensure the full observation of your contract of employment, the companies operating procedures and policies and its health and safety obligations.

Frugi Mission & Values

• We are here to inspire the eco hero in all of us.
• We will do that by being honest, positive, committed and impactful.

The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share. At Frugi we are driven by alternative thinking, which to us means all ideas, personal beliefs, points of view, empower us to be a better more inclusive place to work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

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