BAM Clothing

Job Title: Assistant Merchandiser Reporting to: Head of Merchandising Location: London (Chiswick) Working Style: Hybrid (3 days in office) Contract Type: Full time About Us BAM, founded 19-years ago with a vision to prove that business can be a force for good. As a result, BAM's business grew by innovating fabrics, designing, and developing a range of activewear which were better for the planet. At the same time, developing working practices across its business and supply chain that treated everyone fairly and with respect. This was ahead of its time, but principles that are as important today, if not more so. Over its journey BAM has gone from strength to strength, but things don't and can't stand still. In a category with individual and collective progress at its heart, we have built and innovated creating something better for customers and the world. We have been unafraid to go the hard way because good things don't come easy and we've had a great time doing it because the right way is where the good people are - nonconformist, upbeat, tenacious, courageous, and here for the journey. We are now embarking on our next phase of ambitious growth, seeing the potential to create an inspiring consumer brand that customers fall in love with, while continuing to do things the right way. "I wanted to build something I could present to the world and say 'this is how it is done. Let's get rid of all your nonsense and whatever big business is and say, 'this is the way.' I wanted to make a point. You can have more success doing things in a nice way" Dave - Founder BAM values We own our impact on the planet. Whilst asking for excellence we always treat people with respect and kindness. Suppliers, customers, and ourselves. We are always looking for creative solutions to drive profitable long-term growth. We believe in the pursuit of active health and encourage and support others regardless of age or ability. About The Role BAM is an ambitious, ecommerce business offering a genuine alternative to conventional activewear. Now a certified B-Corp and an accredited living wage employer, the company was set up in 2006 by David Gordon who wanted to prove a sustainable business could be commercially successful. We are seeking a highly organised Assistant Merchandiser to play a vital role in our fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in the Business and will support the product and digital teams. The ideal candidate will have an initiative-taking mindset, using their initiative to enhance the merchandising function through best practices and improved efficiencies. As an Assistant Merchandiser at Bam, you will work closely with our Merchandising, Buying and Design teams to support the day-to-day running of the merchandising and trading function. From managing intake and orders, to analysing sales and maintaining our systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves the detail, thrives on ownership, and wants to develop their merchandising career within a fast-paced, purpose-led brand. Main Responsibilities Merchandising & Trading: You will manage the stock ordering process, delivering against the critical path, and trading calendar. You will create all products systemically and raise all orders for all product categories (Women's/Men's/Socks/Accessories) Working with the Buying and Tech Admin Assistant you will own the critical path consulting with suppliers ensuring it is up to date to ensure stock is delivered in a timely manner. You will closely monitor and track supplier lead-times to support accurate stock management, challenging them to deliver to target dates and order quantities. You will monitor SKU performance on a weekly basis to identify best sellers and suggest actions to maximise their potential. Provide support to the ecommerce team on enhancing the customer experience, suggesting ways to optimise trade. Prepare Monday trade reporting files in a timely manner ready for Product teams. You will identify areas of product underperformance and implement strategies to address these. You will support on developing in-depth product analysis for weekly, monthly & quarterly analysis, colour, fabric, sizing, supplier, and promotional analysis. New product development: You will prepare and communicate lessons learnt analysis to support and influence our strategy. You will support management of our critical path for delivery of new product ranges, highlighting and mitigating against any risks to delivering sales targets. Support Creative and Digital Teams from concept to customer Operations: You will proactively monitor all inbound purchase orders, keeping the range plan up to date with all latest information. You will ensure all purchase order changes and delays are fed back to the appropriate teams to allow for proactive planning. You will assist all members of the Bam team with stock queries. You will collaborate with all suppliers to ensure paperwork is received, accurate, and correctly filed, updating on system purchase order with any changes. You will do system checks to support Finance as required. Working with wider product team you will place top up orders when required. About You: You will have previous experience in a Merchandising Administrative role within retail or consumer goods. You will be highly organised with strong diligence - loving systems, spreadsheets, and keeping everything in order. You will be confident with numbers, and comfortable using Excel and data tools to spot trends and support planning. You are proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, think around problems and work to deadlines. You are a collaborator who thrives in a collective, fast-moving environment. Passion for fitness, health, and the activewear industry is a plus. Everyone is welcome BAM is an equal opportunities employer and actively supports Human Rights, and all Equality legislation. Our ethos is to respect and value people's differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We are all about transparency, honesty, integrity, and fun. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual's abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. What you will get in return for your experience A competitive salary, opportunity to learn quickly, make the role your own, and truly make an impact in a small business environment. Benefits Generous employee discount. Three free garments at the start of each new season