Job Openings Junior Merchandiser

About the job Junior Merchandiser

NAMED COLLECTIVE

NAMED COLLECTIVE is a London-born fashion brand at the intersection of design, culture and modern commerce - and we've built it differently from the start.

Since launch, NAMED has established itself as the 'rebel kid' of the industry - a brand with a genuine point of view, and a community to match. We create leisurewear in a way that nobody has before. We don't make basics, we make the statement pieces our customer builds their outfit around.

We're rooted in a deep obsession with our community and our customers - over 1.9 million people around the world who don't just follow us, they're part of what we build. We've grown at an average rate of 84% year-on-year over the last 5 years through our ecommerce stores, with particularly strong momentum across the UK and US. We're only scratching the surface of what's possible. The momentum is real.

This is a rare opportunity to join a brand that has already proven itself - where the foundation is strong, the ambition is bigger, and the right people will have a real impact on where we go next.


WHO R U?

Reporting to the Head of Buying & Merchandising, you are commercially driven and analytical, with strong planning, forecasting and trading experience. You also have

  • Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with proven experience in merchandising, planning and forecasting and the ability to turn data into clear actions

  • Highly organised and commercially focused, with a strong understanding of WSSI's, stock and intake management to drive category performance

  • Proactive and forward-thinking, able to identify trends, risks and opportunities and use these to influence future buys, drops and trading decisions

  • Confident communicator and team player, able to work cross-functionally, influence stakeholders and coach more junior members of the team


THE ROLE

  • Support the Head of Buying & Merchandising with short & long-term planning and trading, helping to optimise range, stock and demand by territory

  • Work closely with the Head of Buying & Merchandising to implement, manage and produce clear planning and reporting tools to support commercial decision making

  • Analyse and react to current trading patterns, using performance, trends and competitor analysis to inform future drops

  • Identify key learnings and missed opportunities from previous seasons to improve future planning

  • Accountable for planning and managing category WSSI's, under the guidance of the Head of Buying & Merchandising, helping to optimise category and drop mixes

  • Own planning and trading of NOOS styles, ensuring sales are optimised and repeat orders are placed to maintain appropriate stock cover

  • Manage intake and critical path in conjunction with the Product Development team

  • Support the Head of Buying & Merchandising with strategy and buy analysis decks

  • Coach and mentor the Merchandise Admin Assistant, supporting their development and day-to-day workload


TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills, experience with Shopify/Polar Analytics is a plus

  • Strong planning and forecasting skills, with the ability to manage multiple categories, drops and territories

  • Strong understanding of key merchandising KPIs, including sales, margin, sell-through, stock cover, intake and availability

  • Confident with commercial analysis, able to identify trends, risks and opportunities and translate data into actionable insights

  • High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail, particularly across reporting, forecasting and trading analysis


A GOOD FIT LOOKS LIKE

  • A love for the brand and understanding of our mission

  • 3+years of relevant industry experience

  • Advanced working knowledge of Excel

  • A genuine passion for fashion

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work

  • Strong organisation, communication, and collaboration skills

  • Based in London

  • Eligible to work in the UK


FOR THE COLLECTIVE

  • Competitive salary;

  • Optional health cash plans;

  • Generous team discount;

  • 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.


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