Job Openings Junior Merchandising + Buying Planner

About the job Junior Merchandising + Buying Planner

NAMED COLLECTIVE

NAMED COLLECTIVE was launched with a clear mission: to redefine streetwear for a new generation. A brand, a community, a revolution call it what you want - just make sure you dont sleep on it.

Were a community before brand - dialogue, innovation, and genuine connection are the essence of NAMED COLLECTIVE. Together with our fiercely supportive community, were co-creating streetwear for today and the future - a guiding light for those who refuse to blend in.

NAMED COLLECTIVE has over 1.5m highly engaged community members and customers on our socials and has already generated profitable 15x growth over the past 4 years. Were only scratching the surface of whats possible for the brand internationally, with 35% of sales in the UK, 35% in the USA and 30% across the rest of the world from our one eCommerce store.


FOR THE COLLECTIVE

  • Competitive salary;

  • Generous team discount;

  • Optional health cash plans;

  • Best friend + family discount;

  • 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays);

  • Birthday day off & gift;

  • Work From Home Wednesdays;

  • Bookable Work From Home Days;

  • Flexible working hours;

  • EAP with Virtual GP;

  • Summer + Winter team parties;

  • Regular team socials;

  • Modern studio workspace with free snacks and refreshments;

  • Pension scheme.


WHO R U?

Reporting to the Merchandising Manager as the newest member of our growing product team. You are commercially driven and have a good understanding of implementing and managing Merchandising and Buying processes. You will also be

ANALYTICAL: You are passionate about collecting and analysing sales performance to make informed decisions on trade activity.

ENTREPRENEURIAL: You approach things differently to make things happen, constantly seeking ways to innovate and level-up processes and ways of working.

ORGANISED: You are detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in line with critical path deadlines.

COLLABORATIVE: You are confident working with multiple stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and coordinating efforts to achieve desired outcomes


THE ROLE

PLANNING

  • Support the Merchandising Manager, contributing to the day-to-day running of the department

  • Work closely with the Merchandising Manager to propose buy ratios for newness and restocks

  • Ensure smooth running of the critical path by working closely with production to maintain key deadlines

  • Work closely with the Merchandising Manager to implement, manage and produce clear and concise reporting to assist with trading and buying decisions

  • Work collaboratively with the wider product team to strategise new product opportunities through analysing departmental performance, trend analysis and competitor analysis

  • Understand the UK / USA marketplace and carry out competitive analysis for both direct and aspirational competitors

  • Participate in reviewing drop frequency and managing the NAMED launch calendar


MAXIMISING SALES & PROFIT:

  • Work closely with Merchandising Manager and Head of Product to ensure key lines have optimum stock availability

  • Support the implementation of a clear restock strategy

  • Leverage historical data / trend and competitor analysis to inform and select cohesive drops

  • Weekly trade review to identify new trading and buy opportunities

  • Work alongside the Merchandising Manager and Ecom team to understand the community and ensure effective stock management on the website

  • Work alongside the CX team to ensure correct stock visibility on the site at all times


BUYING & SUPPLY CHAIN

  • Work closely with the Design team to implement a cohesive buying strategy that will help form monthly drop planning

  • Work cross-functionally to implement a market analysis strategy that will help to inform category planning

  • Good knowledge of supply chain processes to enable effective open to buy planning



A GOOD FIT LOOKS LIKE

  • A love for the brand and understanding of our mission!

  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role within the Retail Apparel and Fashion industry

  • A genuine passion and immense knowledge of streetwear

  • Strong ability to analyse sales data and market trends to inform decision-making

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, creative environment, with a record of delivering successful projects

  • Highly organised and self-sufficient with an ability to troubleshoot, prioritise and support multiple projects simultaneously, whilst working closely with the design and product development team

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Shopify is a plus

  • Based in London

  • Eligible to work in the UK


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