Assistant Merchandiser - Kouriten Ltd : Job Details

Assistant Merchandiser - 40 Hours, London - Baker Street, Hybrid.

About Us

At MINISO, life is for fun! As an innovative, lifestyle and design-led product brand, we believe in delivering joy through our wide range of household and personal consumer goods. Since our journey in 2013, we've experienced a substantial growth across the globe, expanding into over 100 countries with more than 7,100 stores worldwide. Our journey in the UK started with great success in November 2019, vibrant online presence. Now, as we enter 2025, MINISO has 38 stores across the UK, including a flagship location on Oxford Street, with even more exciting openings planned across the UK and Northern Ireland. At MINISO, we’re all about creating an exciting, fun, and creative shopping experience for everyone. Come join us on this amazing journey of continuous growth and innovation.

The Role:

We are looking for a driven and accurate analytical thinker to join our growing retail business. This full-time role needs an individual that can use sales and trend data to bring in a range of products at the right time and in the right quantities.

They are number-savvy analysts who are creative with their logic and passionate about product. They are responsible forassisting the Merchandiser and wider senior Retail team in driving profit for the business, using commercial, innovative thinking. The role is a great opportunity to develop a wide array of retail HQ skills, as you will have direct access to the senior stakeholders of the business.

• Responsible for ensuring the smooth running day-to-day of the Merchandising department, including the execution of Monday Trade Reporting.
• Forecasting sales and stock levels to achieve sales plans and margin/profit targets for the department.
• Monitoring the department performance and identifying opportunities, as well as potential risk/loss.
• Evaluating the running of the department, whilst focusing on lead times and general performance.
• Developing and managing an MAA.
• Managing the WSSI and supporting trade plan
• Responsible for setting the allocation parameters and ensuring the right balance and volume of stock is sent to each of the stores.
• Support the merchandising team in analyzing sales data and stock performance across multiple branches, to work closely with store teams to maximize sales opportunities.
• Assist in planning and executing new store openings, including initial stock allocation, visual merchandising setup, and launch strategies.
• Working closely with the Allocation Teamto ensure product availability is maintained.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in Merchandising in a Home or Fashion Retail business.
• Experience of planning weekly sales, stock and intake. (WSSI)
• The confidence to manage and own a number of categories, including participating in weekly trade meetings.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to build relationships internally and externally at all levels.
• The capability and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of managing and developing team members (desirable.)
• Strong computer skills, be a wiz at Excel and proficient with MS Office applications (necessary.)

Why Join Us:

Our Merchandising team are at the heart of MINISO Retail division, and they help to plan and select the ranges. With over 3,000 styles live at any one time it's no small task - but definitely a fun one!

The Merchandising team is responsible for financial planning & stock management for every product. They review past trade, current performance and make predictions about future sales, calculating what intake & stock we will need to potentialize the business.

Ultimately, the Merchandising team ensures we have the right products in the right place,at the right time, in the right quantities and at the right price!

In return, we will offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary & Bonus.
• Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays.
• Day off on your birthday.
• Pension.
• Life Insurance.
• Income Protection.
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP.
• Mental health support.
• Nutritional support.
• Online fitness program.
• 25% store discount entitlement.

MINISO UK are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where all individuals are valued. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and decision-making, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment processes are accessible, fair, and that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves to work and to contribute to our collective success.

"Ready to help us expand our fun and vibrant brand? Apply now!"