Overview
Saltrock is seeking a Buyer's Admin Assistant to join the Buying team. The role reports to the Buyers and helps deliver the best ranges for our customers, while managing the administration of the department and ensuring all systems are kept up to date. The business has designed family clothes and accessories reflecting adventure and lifestyle; designed in the South West since 1988, with a strong retail network and ecommerce presence.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the buying team with administration including filing
* Keeping information up to date in all relevant systems and databases
* Maintaining the critical path
* Assisting Buying with analysis of the market and customer activity via competitive shops, sales and trend data
* Supporting weekly trade meetings with best seller reports and shipping/intake reports
* Maintenance of samples – chasing and booking in
* Racking up samples with care for sign-offs, range reviews and fit sessions
* Providing full administrative support to the home buying team (ad hoc duties as required)
Role Competencies / Skills
* Excellent administrative, communication and organisation skills
* A keen interest in product, garment construction, brand and customer
* Driven, resilient and motivated
* Retail experience preferred
* Experienced in Excel with the ability to pick up new systems quickly (Futura & Qlikview)
Key Contacts & Relationships
* External – Suppliers
* Internal – Buying, Design, Merchandising, Warehouse, Retail Ops, Ecom, Marketing, Wholesale
What We Offer You
* Full-time, permanent contract. 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
* 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), pro rata for part-time team members; after 5 years an extra 2 days
* Your birthday: an extra day of holiday to be taken on or in the week of your birthday
* 3 days per year volunteering for charitable causes
* 50% discount (off RRP) on Saltrock and Ben Sherman products; 60% discount on Crew Clothing; friends and family discount also available
* Private GP and EAP service
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
* Retail
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