Merchandising Admin Assistant

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.

Merchandising Admin Assistant

As a Merchandising Admin Assistant at Rapha, you will become part of a team that is key to managing stock and sales in the business. The purpose of the role is to support the merchandising team in the smooth running of operations through accurate data maintenance and organisation. This includes responsibilities for SKUs, stock, pricing and attributes.

The ideal candidate should be eager to learn more about Merchandising and progress in this area. Experience in a similar role, or from a retail background is desired but not essential. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to be involved with a fast growing and diverse business and be a key member of a team supporting the running of all trading and buying activities.

THE ROLE

• Responsible for accurate SKU creation and product data management.
• Accurately raising all purchase orders and liaising with the Production team.
• Supporting the department in maintaining accurate style information on various systems.
• Responsible for maintaining and checking pricing data and uploading prices and discounts onto systems (Microsoft Navison).
• Updating and monitoring the stock reports, intake trackers and trade reports. Raising any issues or discrepancies with relevant people.
• Responsible for ensuring stock is ready in the warehouse for the next steps.
• Creating ad hoc analysis and reports when requested and giving recommendations.
• Organising and prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are met. Following tasks and deadlines on the buying critical path.

ABOUT YOU

Candidates may possess the following skills. We’re open to a wide variety of backgrounds and skill sets which may fulfil the requirements in a similar way.

• Interest in starting or further developing a career in Merchandising
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excel knowledge, ideally with some previous experience and keen to learn new systems
• Proactive and pragmatic attitude to complete tasks
• Goes the extra mile to maintain high standards in everything we do
• Remains calm under pressure
• Has high attention to detail and is committed to accuracy
• Resilient to a fast paced environment
• Takes responsibility for own tasks and follows them through to completion
• Approachable and cooperative with others and is a team player
• A passion for the Rapha brand

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
• 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