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Assistant Merchandiser - Beauty Industry - Full time positionRemember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.The Beauty Crop London, Greater London30,000This is a full time permanent role. We offer a hybrid working model. You will need to be in the West London office 3 days a weekPosition OverviewWe are a young and dynamic beauty company operating primarily in the E-commerce space, with seriously impressive growth metrics within 18 months of operations. Our mission is to create a brand that's fun on the outside but serious on the inside with plant-based, nutritional formulas that transforms the skin from within - without breaking the bank!We are looking for an Assistant Product Planner who is equally commercial/analytical as product-focussed; to support the Product and Ecom teams with monitoring and analysing omnichannel sales performance, owning Product Library and Critical Path, managing stock/intake levels, ensuring smooth NPD launches. We are also looking for a hungry and eager-to-learn multi-tasker who can easily adapt to trading challenges in a fast-paced environment.The Assistant Product Planner will be the go-to product trading expert and have a major impact on our continued success. ResponsibilitiesProduct Performance & TradingRun and circulate daily/weekly/ad hoc reports, providing relevant commentaryProvide analytical support in the development of category strategy and OTB plans Make recommendations for NPD/OTB and improvements to existing ranges Update and forecast product line cards and highlight actions/risks/opportunitiesReview line stock levels across different warehouse locations, suggesting stock transfers and replen/phasing recommendationsManage inventory levels across core/NOOS lines, as well as trading out of slow sellersWork alongside Ecommerce Team in trading and merchandising across all channels, ensuring prime product visibility, synchronised promotions, and optimised sales results (including Tiktok Lives and campaigns) Support Ecommerce Team with analysis on site performance, identifying levers to improve KPIs, run tests and implement improvementsMake recommendations on promo/pricing activityManage and upload accurate pricing across all channels/territoriesProduct Lifecycle ManagementOwn rebuys - from PO placement to intake, working closely with NPD Managers and Operations TeamsOwn the Product Library, ensuring all info is up to date and accurateTrack NPD from conception to launch, ensuring Critical Path deadlines are metManage sample inventory for photoshoots/PR/ad hoc events Assist to deliver the trade and marketing calendar on time, brief and maintain communication with internal teams and key stakeholdersWork closely with Ecom Associate to track and maintain digital assetsQualifications/Skills:You bring 2-3 years of experience within Merchandising/Planning/EcommerceAnalytical/Numerical - confident understanding of retail maths metrics (ROS, stock cover, margin)Knowledge of Ecommerce trade performance metrics (conversion rate, page views, AOV, basket size) Knowledge of critical path and product lifecycleIntermediate knowledge of ExcelAttention to detailCommercial awarenessTiktok shop experience is a bonus What are the perks of working at The Beauty Crop? Join a fast growth beauty company Competitive salaryHybrid working (2 days remote, 3 days from office in West London) WFH August1,200 flexible benefit scheme Full training, career objectives and quick progressionThe opportunity to join a startup with exciting goals and aspirationsYou will be given a high level of responsibility on Day 1, gaining invaluable work experience to kick start a career in entrepreneurship A monthly allowance to spend on our productsFast track career progressionOur ideal candidate..Can think quickly on your feet to resolve any issues as they ariseIs a strategic problem solverIs able to remain calm under pressureHas a strong sense of accountabilityKeen interest for the Beauty/Fashion industry and an eye for upcoming trends