Job Description

Merchandising Admin Assistant

LeMieux has an exciting opportunity for a Merchandising Admin Assistant looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing global equestrian company.

We have an ambitious vision and are looking to add to our 180-strong HQ team to achieve it. You'll be working alongside the product team to achieve high level administrative support and ultimately, help make LeMieux the most exciting equestrian brand on the planet.

Role Overview:

As a Merchandising Admin Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the merchandising team with a range of administrative and operational tasks. You'll contribute to the smooth running of the department, particularly during seasonal peaks, by ensuring accurate data handling, timely communication with suppliers, and efficient coordination across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the merchandising and buying teams, particularly during busy seasonal periods. Raise and maintain purchase orders in the system, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, working closely with the buying and logistics departments to secure shipment approvals. Manage data entry and ensure accurate maintenance of key systems and documents, supporting reliable reporting and decision-making. Communicate professionally and promptly with suppliers, responding to queries and emails in a timely manner. Support on ad-hoc tasks relating to the critical path, supply chain coordination, reporting, and sales data analysis.

Suitable applicants will display the following skills and experience:

Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within retail, buying or merchandising Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail Confident using Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel (e.g. data entry, formulas, spreadsheets) Effective written and verbal communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams Ability to work independently as well as within a team and cross functionally Proactive with a positive 'can do' mindset Adaptable and calm under pressure High numeracy and literacy skills Familiarity with supply chain processes and critical path management preferred, although not essential

About us

LeMieux's committed global trade and distribution network, vibrant customer and rider community, unrivalled technical expertise and specialist colour flair have made our rapid growth possible. We think constantly about the horse and rider, solving their problems and improving their experiences, and we apply exacting standards to all of our products and practices. We're strengthened by our diverse talents, with innovation at the heart of our global network, led from our purpose-built HQ on the edge of the New Forest.

Life at LeMieux

Overview

At LeMieux, we're all equestrians, whether we ride or not. Hard graft is part and parcel of life with horses, and this ethos drives everything we do. If you share our energy, grit, determination, and passion to get things done, you'll fit right in.

We're growing fast. Are you motivated by new experiences, ready to try new things and excited by change?

We're looking for exceptional people with diverse talents who are ready to immerse themselves in our unique world. You'll need to chase innovation, trade in ideas, be exacting about detail, share your journey, and obsess about inspiring our global community of riders and their horses.

Does this sound like you?

Benefits

From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees. Benefits vary by role, but you can expect:

Company pension Free on-site parking Casual attire Generous holiday allowance Health & Wellbeing app Staff discount Additional Birthday leave
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Romsey SO51 6DQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person