The KILLSTAR brand-universe is an invitation for people to explore, discover, and become who they are. We help affirm this invitation by creating an inclusive, supportive environment where our team members are embraced exactly as they are.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about pursuing a career in merchandising and ready to learn and grow in a team environment. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Merchandising Team, and a support member of the wider product team, whilst ensuring that data integrity and inventory paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
Based in our Brighton HQ, you will work alongside our Product Team to assist with the collaboration between our teams. The ideal candidate would be someone who has experience working in a commercial fashion setting and has an interest in pursuing a career in merchandising. If this sounds like you, please read on!
What You’ll Do:
- Creation of product entries on Shopify and respective WMS systems once PO’s are confirmed - including, but not limited to, SKU creation & attribution; material content; HS (customs) coding; cost price uploads/edits; product weights/measurements on site/systems; US tax codes; etc.
- Processing of inbound stock shipments onto internal systems, ensuring accurate stock holdings.
- Process all packing lists and invoices in a timely manner, ensuring the Consignment List is updated with great attention to detail.
- Raise and submit purchase order to suppliers in a timely and accurate manner, following the critical path and approval from Product Development.
- Customs document preparation for inbound shipments ahead of port delivery and liaising with freight forwarders where required.
- Clearance/further reductions/price edits on relevant systems to ensure correct pricing in all currencies.
- Allocation/tagging of relevant products for wholesale availability and merchandising status.
- Pre-launch checks (style names, departments, categories, cost and retail prices, stock availability, SKUs/barcodes, etc.) to make sure they are all good to go live
- Proactively manage the product launch schedule and propose adjustments if required following alignment with wider departments.
- Encourage cross-departmental collaboration between our remote and on-site product teams, e.g., by taking part in weekly meetings.
- Being the eyes for our remote team members: assisting with physical product descriptions, imagery and feedback to strengthen team knowledge.
- Working closely with the product team to maintain our detailed Critical Path for all products.
- Undertaking system and process reviews to identify opportunities for continuous process improvement for the product team, including building and demonstrating best practices.
- Maintaining sales records to build an accurate history of previous performance.
- Carry out weekly inventory reviews to ensure stock integrity
- Assisting the merchandisers with any relevant tasks or reporting.
Who You Are:
- Problem Solver. You geek out on simplifying complexity, discovering hidden answers, rooting out hidden problems, and finding solutions.
- Detail Oriented. You pride yourself on having every i dotted and every t crossed, never missing an important fact, figure, or detail.
- An Agile Learner. You learn quickly when something changes, you see failure as an opportunity, and you easily understand underlying structures and intentions.
- Organised. You can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, and marshal resources effectively to deliver results.
- Reliable Communicator. you are good about keeping people updated about changes, and your written and verbal communication is clear and concise.
Your Experience Includes:
- Fashion degree or relevant industry experience - e.g. an internship in fashion.
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets experience with excellent concentration skills.
- Project and/or process management.
- A strong passion for data integrity.
⭐️ Bonus If You:
- Have experience with ecommerce platforms such as Shopify.
- Have confidence working with a remote direct manager.
- Have a personal affinity or interest with the alternative lifestyle fashion or communities.
Work Location & Hours:
This role will be based at our Brighton Studio, United Kingdom. This role will be performed on a hybrid working arrangement, consisting of a minimum of 3 Days per week in the office, and 2 Days working from home.
This position is a full time position of 37.5 hours, with hours worked between 09:00 – 05:00pm, Monday through to Friday.
Does this sound like you?
KILLSTAR is committed to a world where what makes us different makes us strong. We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we back that up with a “come as you are” culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe. If you can see yourself being successful and excited in this role, we want to hear from you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
