Excellent career development opportunity for a candidate with strong numeracy skills to join a $100 billion global retailer.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with retail brands such as John Lewis or Debenhams.
The Role at a Glance:
Buying Assistant - Global Retailer
Watford, Hertfordshire (Office Based)
£34,112 DOE
Plus Excellent Benefits Package
Full Time Position - 40 hours per week.
The Buying Assistant Overview:
* Enter and update computer records and produce reports for buying staff.
* Review department inventory reports weekly, track item replenishment and purchase orders.
* Send and track vendor contracts, advertisement, and logo agreements.
* Communicate with regional offices, vendors, and members to relay and gather information and resolve issues.
Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:
Main duties include:
* Set up item and vendor records by inputting information into the computer system.
* Update records for changes such as price, terms, descriptions, and addresses; input figures for weekly department recaps.
* Review weekly inventory reports by location, check for zero or negative sales, and coordinate with the warehouse to resolve stock discrepancies.
* Manage item replenishment and purchase orders to ensure smooth logistics.
* Mail vendor contracts and agreements, tracking for signatures and returns.
* Coordinate with regional buying offices, depots, warehouses, vendors, and members to gather information and resolve issues.
* Assist Buyers and Assistant Buyers with merchandising projects as needed.
* Transport sample merchandise as required.
* Support other departmental or company-wide tasks as necessary.
Skills Required:
* Degree education preferred.
* Excellent numeracy skills essential.
* Strong written and spoken English, good negotiation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, internet, and email usage.
Benefits after 90 days probation:
* Executive membership for staff and three others.
* Life Insurance.
* Pension Plan.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Optical benefit after 1 year.
* Dental benefit after 2 years.
* 20 days annual leave.
Candidates must be able to work freely in the UK without restrictions.
Relevant roles include: Buying Administrator, Buying Analyst, Inventory Analyst, Inventory Reporting Analyst, Buying and Stock Coordinator, Retail Buying Assistant.
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