Merchandise Administrator
Who We Are:
At Life Style Sports, we’re redefining what it means to be a sports retailer!
Proudly Irish-owned and Ireland’s leading sports destination, we empower the Stylised Athlete through bold innovation and unforgettable experiences. From our Brand Centre in Dublin to our carbon-neutral warehouse, everything we do is built to make an impact.
With 39 stores, a thriving eCommerce presence, and a passionate team of over 650, we deliver the best from the world’s top sports brands every day.
But we’re more than just products — we’re about people.
Guided by our Brand values of Social, Inspirational, and Fearless, we create strong connections with our customers and foster a vibrant, inclusive culture for our team.
We’re proud to have been recognised as the #1 sports retailer on the Sunday Independent’s Best Employers list in both 2023 and 2024. We’re breaking barriers and setting new standards for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our positive Gender Pay Gap report showcases the strength of our diverse and talented team, and we’re especially proud of the outstanding contributions of the incredible women across our stores and Brand Centre.
Ready to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and shape the future of sports retail? Join our EPIC team today and let’s change the game together! 🌟
Role Summary:
Are you a detail-oriented, driven individual looking to build your career in a fast-paced, energetic environment?
Life Style Sports is hiring a Merchandise Administrator to join our dynamic merchandising team.
In this exciting role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the end-to-end merchandising process while collaborating closely with our buying, merchandising, supply chain teams, and supplier base. You'll be responsible for essential administrative tasks, data analysis, and helping drive efficiencies across the product lifecycle.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on organisation, brings fresh ideas to the table, and has a sharp eye for detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of Ireland’s leading sports retailer and grow within a high-performance, team-focused culture
Role Responsibilities:
Sales Forecasting & OTB:
- Planning & Forecasting:
- Ensuring sales, margin and intake data are updated correctly in our planning tools
- Generate reports on quarterly intake.
- Generate reports on quarterly sales performance
Stock Management:
- Updating availability from brands for weekly call offs into the business
- Tracking deliveries once stock is on its way into the business
- Working with our Brand Partners such as Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Asics to ensure that our Order Books are aligned
- Liaising with the warehouse daily:
- Following up on delivery queries and resolving any issues
- Managing weekly communication documents between Brand Centre (HQ) and the Warehouse
- Continuity Line Management
- Raising Orders for continuity lines
Data Integrity, Reporting & Analysis:
- Working with suppliers to ensure product details are correct – barcodes, customs information etc.
- Sense checking all lines have the correct information – pricing, labelling, margins, etc. and communicating any changes to the Buying team
- Production of business documentation, reports, and presentations
- Support team by running reports on product size ratios to maximise future buys
- Resolving Invoicing queries with the Finance Dept
- Working on future IT integrations
Key Requirements:
- Experience in a Fashion or Sports Retail Omni-Channel Environment desirable but not essential.
- Proficient in the use of excel
- Displays strong organisational skills.
- Strong numerical skills with an ability to understand trends and sales patterns
About you:
- Great communicator, with the ability to build strong relationships across the Brand
- Outstanding ability to think creatively to identify and resolve challenges
- Ability to work cross functionally across several teams, both internal and external in order to deliver results
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to understand implications on the business of decisions taken
- Strong analytical and reporting skills and attention to detail
- Highly organized, can work to tight deadlines and under time pressure
