Junior Merchandiser

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

• Optional health cash plans;
• Generous team discount;
• Best friend + family discount;
• Birthday day off & gift;
• Work From Home Wednesdays;
• Bookable Work From Home Days;
• EAP with Virtual GP;
• Summer + Winter team parties;
• Regular team socials;
• Modern studio workspace with free snacks and refreshments;

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