L4 Buying & Merchandising Assistant Apprenticeship

Buying and product administration:

• Maintain product master sheets, specifications and attributes, including SKU codes, EANs and barcode information. 
• Help prepare factory purchase orders and record amendments, order splits and delivery schedules. 
• Keep product costings up to date and assist with supplier communication and product development documentation. 
• Support sample tracking, seasonal range planning and product launches. 

Commercial and retailer support

• Help maintain customer price lists and retailer margin planners and assist with margin and profitability reporting. 
• Follow up customer purchase orders and amendments, prepare order confirmations and maintain wholesale account records. 
• Prepare retailer product information files and support product setup, onboarding and compliance requirements across wholesale and marketplace channels. 
• Help track customer deadlines and follow up missing information with the relevant team members. 

Excel and reporting 

• Produce and update Excel reports, checking information for accuracy and consistency. 
• Support sales, stock and sell-through analysis and learn to identify trends or discrepancies. 
• Develop your use of formulas, lookups and PivotTables to support buying and commercial decisions. 

Marketing support 

• Help organise product information, imagery and samples for launches, campaigns and content days. 
• Assist with website and retailer product listings, including checking descriptions and product details. 
• Support marketing administration, such as updating content calendars, organising assets and coordinating information with colleagues. 
• Where appropriate, help with social media and content preparation under the marketing team's guidance. 

General business administration 

• Keep shared records, trackers and documents accurate and organised. 
• Assist with routine administration across commercial and operational projects, including following up actions and coordinating information. 
• Suggest practical improvements to spreadsheets and processes as your understanding of the business develops. 

Training will take place at least 2 days each month at the Fashion Retail Academy. You'll be working towards a Level 4 Buying & Merchandising Assistant apprenticeship standard.

On successful completion of the Level 4 Buying & Merchandising Assistant Apprenticeship, apprentices can progress into a range of roles within retail buying, merchandising and product management. Subject to business requirements and the availability of suitable vacancies at the time of completion, apprentices may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent role with the employer. Progression will be based on successful completion of the apprenticeship, performance throughout the programme and the availability of relevant vacancies.

Essential skills and qualities

• Confidence using Excel, including organising data, sorting, filtering and basic formulas, with a willingness to develop further.
• Strong numerical ability, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisation and the ability to prioritise tasks with guidance.
• Clear written and verbal communication and a positive, proactive approach.
• Willingness to ask questions, act on feedback and work collaboratively.  

Under-19s need GCSE English and maths (or equivalent) at grade 4+.

Luella Grey London is a growing fashion accessories brand. We are looking for an organised, numerically confident apprentice to support our buying and commercial team, with opportunities to help with marketing and general business and buying administration.