Junior Merchandiser - Beauty

JUNIOR MERCHANDISER – Beauty

Do you keep up to date with luxury beauty? 
Do you know your Maison Francis from your Creed? 
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 Junior Merchandiser to join its thriving Beauty 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… 

As Junior Merchandiser  you will achieve a strong continuity of  business, successful new launches and promotional activities through optimised but controlled stock levels for the Fragrance category. You will:?

• Manage orders - ensuring that they are raised, amended and deleted on a timely basis and as required.
• Attend strategy meetings to feedback on stock and understand brand ambitions and NPD.
• To review and propose 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 and communicate 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, action discounts and raise rebates on the system.
• Develop strong working relationships with our brands.
• Work closely with the Junior Buyer for Fragrance to develop strategy, review ranges and drive growth to achieve targets.

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.  

• Previous experience in Merchandising
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office, Excel, Retail analysis systems)
• An active interest in Beauty, with knowledge of the Fragrance category.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent level of accuracy
• Good numerical ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A team player

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.