Merchandise Admin Assistant Come and join the team at Ben Sherman Join Ben Sherman as we strive forward in the Menswear market. This is a key time to join the business and be part of our ambitious plans. We have an exciting opportunity for a Merchandise Admin Assistant to join our dynamic team based in our modern Head Office at Thorpe Park, Leeds. Purpose of the role: As a Merchandising Admin Assistant, you will play a vital role within our Merchandising Teams. You will provide essential admin support to your department. Key Responsibilities: Trade and planning: Manage daily admin of the production tracker and/or internal system, ensuring all ex-factory and into warehouse dates are maintained and update on a regular basis under the support and guidance of the Junior Merchandiser / Merchandiser. Manage daily admin of the bulk Critical Path. Chase suppliers and contribute to weekly critical path meetings under the support and guidance of the AB/JB. Raise purchase orders via the internal system and excel Utilise stock movements to meet customer and business demands under the support and guidance of the Junior Merchandiser / Merchandiser Update daily/weekly departmental reports and produce ad hoc data analysis on request Additional Responsibility: Communicating with suppliers and customers in a timely and professional manner Ensuring any special requirements for customers are followed Ensuring all barcode data is either produced or supplied to manufacturers in a timely manner General office duties. Special Project work for the department as and when required Issuing available stock reports on a weekly basis Working with the Merchandiser to ensure all shipment paperwork and invoices are correct and issued to the customer in a timely manner Knowledge/Skills: Accuracy of documentation Numeracy Problem solving Effective communication, both internal and external Ability to work on own initiative Team player Strong communication skills over the phone, in writing and face-to-face Very strong house-keeping and organisational skills Organisational skills Time management skills Ability to work under pressure