Assistant Merchandiser

ABOUT RIXO

RIXO’s story began in the London living room of best friends Henrietta & Orlagh, born from their passion for vintage.

Our philosophy is to evoke a wanderlust & free spirit in all our wearers, filling a gap in the market with easy-to-wear, feminine shapes and high-quality materials. Always inclusive, always empowering, we create a fusion of original hand-painted prints and timeless silhouettes to flatter every woman, irrespective of age, season, size, nationality or time of day.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Merchandiser to join us as we enter this next stage of growth.

As an Assistant Merchandiser, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products are perfectly positioned across channels, optimising sales, and delivering a seamless experience for our customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and make a tangible impact on our growing business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trading & Sales Optimisation:

• Prepare and present weekly direct trade packs call out key risks and opportunities related to your categories.
• Conduct site walks and raise e-commerce trading proposals to identify opportunities for growth and mitigate stock risks.
• Update weekly sales reports including line cards and wssi, updating forecasts and proposing trading actions from there re-forecasts.
• Keep a regular eye on key wholesale customers to ensure ranges are portrayed in a way that maximises sales opportunity.
• Conduct bi-weekly reviews of e-commerce stock to identify fragmented styles for off-site or last-chance promotions.
• Propose actions to transition specific styles to the archive when necessary

Stock Management:

• Oversee stock trading between direct channels and wholesale, ensuring alignment with sales strategies.
• Propose weekly ATS (Available to Sell) plans and manage stock transfers between warehouses.
• Complete ‘end of window’ stock checks to ensure any cancelled wholesale orders or over-shipments are moved back into direct stock within their planned selling season.

Seasonal Planning:

• Compile and maintain the seasonal wholesale planning document.
• Product hindsighting documents at the end of every market and share key insights with the design team.

Sizing and Pricing:

• Own sizing across all buys, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Manage wholesale pricing, including currency conversions to USD and EUR.

Delivery and Communication:

• Collaborate with the MAA (Merchandising Admin Assistant) to manage delivery schedules and communicate intake dates or delays to the wider team.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Proven experience in an assistant merchandiser role, ideally within the fashion industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and propose actionable insights.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience working with Netsuite and Shopify would be helpful.

WHY RIXO?

• Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy a balance with three days in the office each week.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Exclusive RIXO Discount: Access exclusive staff discounts on our collections.
• Staff Sample Sales: Early access to limited-edition items at special prices.
• Team Social Events: Regular events to celebrate achievements.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Supportive maternity and paternity leave policies to help you and your family.
• Health Cash Plan: Contribute to everyday health and wellness needs, providing extra support.