Assistant Merchandiser

Rapha launched in 2004 to redefine cycling apparel. Today progressive design and storytelling has built a global movement.

We love cycling in all its forms, from the city streets to the highest peaks. And we know its power to transform lives. Led by innovation, we embody this love through a dedication to the world's greatest sport, by setting a new standard in design and pushing the cutting edge of performance and human craft.

Assistant Merchandiser

As an Assistant Merchandiser at Rapha, you will become part of a team that is key to managing stock and sales in the business. In this role, you will be working with all Product Teams across Rapha, assisting to build a range which is forward thinking and commercial, as well as trading teams to maximise sales and profit opportunities.

The role and your skills:

• Analysing

  • You will provide analysis of sales; highlighting opportunities and risk to build out hindsight packs and future season Range plans.

  • Undertake ad-hoc analysis of performance.

• Reacting

  • Review trade to identify actions to maximise sales opportunities.

  • Confidently present in trade meetings with support from Merchandiser.

  • Work closely with trading teams across all channels.

• Managing

  • You will be responsible for managing and assessing range plans for the necessary departments and recommending changes to the Merchandiser on range width and depth

  • Owning line cards for continuity products, understanding lead times and reviewing regional splits

  • Reviewing lifecycle of products.

  • Manage and be accountable for line lists and Buy Plans

  • Work closely with Product Management and Supply Chain on new season intake margins, making suggestions to resolve any issues.

  • Ensure good relationship with Wholesale, clearly communicating range changes, and sales risks and opportunities.

  • Working closely with with Supply Chain and Logistics on intake management.

• Forecasting

  • In season WSSI & OTB management; producing re-forecasts of sales/stock/profit for review

  • Forecasting and planning sales and buys inline with the Open to Buy (OTB)

Do you have the following?

• Approximately 3 years’ experience in Merchandising or in a similar data & analytics role

• Strong analytical, numerical and Excel skills (inc advanced formula and Pivot Tables)

• Great interpersonal and communication skills. Supporting to build a motivated and effective team.

• Proven experience in development and progression of MAAs.

• Strong organisational skills and a get the job done mindset

• The ability to work under pressure and take on constructive criticism

• Flexibility and enthusiasm

• The ability to bring your A game and work to strict deadlines

• A proactive approach to problem solving

Working at Rapha

We are continuously looking into ways to invest in our employees and build a better working culture and environment. Here are just some of the internal benefits we offer:

• Flexible working hours

• Support for ad-hoc remote working during the week - minimum 4 days in office

• 25 days annual leave

• 2 additional days paid time off to participate in a sportive or similar related cycling event

• A flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle through our Getting Started Scheme

• An annual clothing allowance of £1,200 for testing and promotional purpose

• A company bonus scheme

• A health cash plan provided by Healthshield worth up to £1405 per year

• Mental health support with MyndUp

• Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office

• Subsidised lunches 3 days per week

• Monthly department social events and quarterly office social away days

• Bike racing expenses up to £35 per race entry

• A 50% staff discount and a discount for family and friends

• Industry discounts on brands such as Patagonia, Osprey, Finisterre, Wahoo

• Free membership to the Rapha Cycling Club

• Cycle2Work scheme

• Company Pension Scheme

• Enhanced Parental Leave and Pay