Beauty Merchandising Administrator

Do you keep up to date with luxury beauty? 
Do you know your Chloe from your Balmain? 
Do you love all things luxury retail? 
If YES, we may have the role for you… 
 
Luxury department store, Harvey Nichols, is searching for a new Beauty Merchandising Administrator to join its thriving Merchandising department in our Head Office in London – Knightsbridge. Our culture is based on inclusivity; we embrace diversity. Whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.  

How we reward your hard work… 

At Harvey Nichols, we champion career development and are passionate about our people. We will do all we can to support your journey and career path with us. Alongside this you will have access to a world of amazing benefits such as. 

• Up to 40% off fashion  
• Up to 40% off hospitality, food market and hampers 
• 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits 
• Clothing allowance 

You will also have access to charity days, a season ticket/bike loan; learning and development opportunities; to our Employee Assistance Program - Retail Trust and recognition schemes and the opportunity to join one of our employee groups – Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability. These are just some of the reasons people join and stay! 

About the role… 

  Assist the merchandiser in managing orders and stock levels for the Beauty department.

• Manage orders - ensuring that they are raised, amended, and deleted as required.
• Attend strategy meetings and review quantities for new products and launches.
• Manage stock levels including replenishment, transfers, allocations, returns and PAR levels.
• Manage product set up – ensuring correct set up on system, including prices, margins, PPM, hierarchy, and descriptions.
• Liaise with suppliers, the warehouse, and stores to manage deliveries into the business!
• Respond to store, supplier, accounts, and warehouse queries.
• Produce stock and sales reports including weekly sales, supplier reports and strategy pack information.
• Identify bestsellers and trends and present information at weekly department trade meeting.
• Sale planning – plan markdowns, negotiate funding and action discounts on the system.
• Ensure order process meets agreed deadlines and schedules.
• Manage stock levels within agreed stockholding targets.
• Ensure all products are set up correctly on system.
• Develop good working relationships with suppliers to facilitate productive negotiations.
• Produce accurate and meaningful reports and analysis.
• Protect the sales margin.

Is this you? 

We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different.  

• Are you a good communicator?
• Do you have strong analytical skills?
• Are you a team player?
• Do you enjoy all things, Beauty?
• Do you have experience in MS Office, Excel & PowerPoint
• Do you have Excellent knowledge of Harvey Nichols brand portfolio, customer market positioning and beauty trends?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! 

Where do I sign? 

If you are already thinking of what you will wear on your first day (no we don’t have uniforms) and this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us.