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Assistant Merchandiser

Kensington Office, London

Buying & Merchandising / Permanent Full-Time / Hybrid

Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, our ambition is to create progressive luxury.

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception. In 2024, we proudly achieved B Corp Certification. Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet.

If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

The Role:

The Assistant Merchandiser’s role is to ensure that the company budgets are delivered through management of the day-to-day activities, making decisions on trading opportunities to maximise sales and profit. This role will have a particular focus on International markets including NAB, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and the US.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with international buying teams to achieve set budgets, covering buying, forecasting, trading, and markdowns at season end.
2. Prepare weekly global reports for Trade Meetings and analyze weekly performances to recommend actions to drive trade.
3. Coordinate information flow within the business, communicating between Head Office and international markets.
4. Build strong relationships with local GMs, Buying teams, and Visual Merchandisers to improve market performance.
5. Provide comprehensive analysis of historical performance to inform strategic plans.
6. Assist with core and seasonal buys for international markets, ensuring alignment with Head Office strategy.
7. Manage forecasting and orders for specific international markets.
8. Compile sign-off documents for buying decisions.
9. Maintain optimal stock levels through re-buys and re-phasing of intake.
10. Monitor and control stock intake and commitments in line with business expectations.
11. Ensure trading tools reflect accurate sales, stock, intake, and margin data, re-forecasting as needed.
12. Provide timely analysis of current performance and act proactively on results.
13. Build relationships with Customer Services, Commercial, and Warehouse teams to optimize product flow.
14. Maintain seasonal reports such as sell-through and PGR budgets.
15. Lead monthly product meetings with analysis and recommendations.
16. Conduct competitor shops and present findings to relevant teams.

Culture & Sustainability:

Embrace Mulberry’s values: honesty, dynamism, and community spirit. Support an inclusive, respectful, and open-minded culture. Act as a brand ambassador.

As a B Corp, incorporate environmentally responsible practices and support the ‘Five C’s’ strategy: Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture, and Circularity. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all activities.

Skills & Experience:

• Confident, assertive, flexible, organized, and resilient.
• Strong analytical, planning, and management skills.
• Ability to challenge and embrace change.
• Results-driven with excellent presentation skills.