Merchandise Admin Assistant - Register your Interest

We are looking for potential candidates to join our Merchandising Team! If you are looking for an entry level role and keen to pursue a career in Merchandising, the Merchandise Admin Assistant position could be for you.

Though we don't currently have any roles at this level, we would invite you to register your interest by applying below. We will be in contact as soon as an opportunity arises.

About the role

As a Merchandise Admin Assistant, you will provide vital admin support to the Merchandising Team, assisting the Assistant Merchandiser to effectively deliver departmental goals & KPIs across all channels. We have teams across Homeware, Beauty, Fine Watches/Jewellery and Fashion depending on where your passion lies.

In your typical week, you will manage reporting and analysis for stakeholders across the business. Working closely with the Buying team, you will also be assisting with putting together packs in preparation for Buying Appointments and proposing the stock re-ordering. Assessing Purchase Order requests and liaising with the replenishment team to monitor stock levels. 

Our Merchandising team provide essential reporting and analysis to drive decision making and work hard to pick up on noticeable trends and resolve issues. Strong communication skills are important as you will be liaising not only with internal parties, such as Buying and Retail, but also other external stakeholders.

About you

You will be keen to develop a career within Merchandising. Possessing excellent Microsoft Excel skills and a strong attention to detail, you will be both analytical and have an eye for numbers.

The role as Merchandising Admin Assistant requires a high level of organisation - you will be able to juggle changing priorities and stay on track for deadlines, whilst building strong relationships across the wider Merchandising team as well as our Buying Team and external stakeholders.

You will also possess:

• Expert Excel Skills: Pivot Tables & V Look Ups
• A good understanding of the Harrods Brand, our Customer and the luxury realm
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft ProClarity (preferred)

As this role is based in Knightsbridge, you will be able to travel in to the office a minimum of 3 days a week.

About us

Our Merchandising teams work hand in hand with the Buying team to forecast, analyse and monitor stock across your category - meaning you will be a pivotal cog is securing the best class product offering for our Harrods Customer. We continually think outside the box to make processes more efficient and instil a supportive and progressive culture to consistently evolve with the industry.

Our Promise to You

At Harrods we believe that nothing is impossible. We drive ourselves and inspire others to always push for more and this passion to exceed is what sets us apart. We are proud to be a place where standing out means being yourself.

In return, you’ll enjoy a package that includes; eligibility for a competitive bonus, 22 days’ holiday, your birthday off, up to 33% Harrods discount (including our restaurants) and up to 50% off discount for your Business Clothing Allowance. You will also have the opportunity to join our generous pension scheme. In addition to strong long-term career potential and development support.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart.  We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people, our culture, and careers opportunities search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram, @togetherharrods  

Harrods reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high number of applications for this role