As a Merchandise Admin Assistant, you will work cross functionally with our Buying and Retail teams, as well as other key stakeholders across Harrods. This is the perfect opportunity for a someone who has an eye for numbers and an analytical approach, as well as a passion for luxury retail.

About the Role  Our Merchandise Admin Assistants provide vital support to he Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandiser of their specific category. You will aim to effectively deliver departmental goals and KPIs across all channels (Store, Online & Regional Sites). This role will play a key role in supporting the Merchandising Planning team with tasks including PO and Stock Management, OTB Planning and Trade Analysis.

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate, creative, organized and highly motivated individual to join the exciting Marketing department overseeing the European Outlet Stores. This channel supervises more than 60 stores in 14 countries and continues to expand throughout Europe. The successful candidate will contribute to the PEO-EU Marketing team, in terms of direct marketing, event planning, tourism initiatives, advertising, seasonal planning, presentation building, as well as result tracking and analysis.

As a Merchandise Admin Assistant you will be involved in:

Assisting in the production of pre-buy analysis to assist the Buying team with selecting the right product for the Harrods customer

Assisting in the creation of seasonal and basic planning documents, such as OTB planning, option counts etc. to ensure we have the right stock available in Store at the right time.

Produce key trade reports to identify opportunities for improvement, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Work cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising, Retail and Distribution to manage stock and resolve any issues quickly and effectively.

About You  The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical eye and excellent admin skills, with a passion for the luxury retail industry. As a key point of contact in our Merchandising team, you will liaise with both internal teams and external vendors, for this reason we are looking for someone who can provide a high level of customer service. Your colleagues would describe you as detail orientated, adaptable and proactive. You will use your initiative to problem solve and build relationships quickly.

You will also:

Be an expert on Microsoft office, specially Excel.

Thrive under pressure, able to meet key deadlines and timeframes.

Have strong numeracy skills.

Be solution focused.

Have a good eye for detail.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Marketing Coordinator, you will: · Participate in the creation of the European PFS-EU strategy · Assist in the delivery of global brand & philanthropy campaigns such as Wimbledon, working cross-functionally with Email, Brand, Creative, Buying, Brand Presentation, Planning & RLS teams. · Support in the orchestration of seasonal content deliveries, ensuring channel relevance & brand guidelines are adhered to. · Manage the implementation & reporting of print & digital OOH advertising campaigns in line with the phasing plan and in response to trade · Coordinate in-store events that elevate the brand and drive traffic to our stores · Clearly communicate & coordinate the strategy to/with internal stakeholders in order to secure buy-in for the marketing plans and bring them alive - including Brand Presentation, CRM and Retail. · Assist in the management of the relationships with key landlord partners to ensure that the brand share of voice remains high within our key distribution points · Support with budget management, raising PO's and setting up new vendors · Help identify innovative big ideas to guarantee strong brand awareness & engagement · Assist with pre-campaign market & customer analysis & post-campaign performance tracking & reporting The role requires someone with strong communication skills, business mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit to be able to drive and execute ambitious projects involving several internal & external stakeholders - marketing peers, creative, CRM, buying and stores. Over and above all the skills and experience required to be successful as a marketer within Ralph Lauren, we seek an individual with a genuine passion and understanding of the brand, strong interest in fashion and innovation, and the ability to inspire change and drive excitement.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Key Requirements: · Bachelor Degree minimum requirement, Masters preferred · Previous Experience: Internship or relevant experience in Marketing · Fluent in English (both written and spoken); additional languages a bonus Person Specification: · Strong business sense and analytical capacity · Creative thinking skills and pro-activity in bringing new ideas and concepts · Curiosity and understanding of the luxury industry and competitors activities · Detail-oriented with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written · Advanced Excel & Powerpoint skills · Demonstrate ownership and accountability of whole projects and general tasks · Demonstrate clear planning and project management