Buying Admin Assistant - Short Term Contract
Buying Admin Assistant - Short Term Contract
The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working).
The duration of the contract is 4 weeks (likely to extend by further 2 months).
The pay rate on offer is £15 per hour.
The client is a multinational high-street retailer.
Key accountabilities of the role
* Manage the manual excel product set up spreadsheet process for selling to partners – respond to further requests for information from the brand
* Check through the information in the sheet (may need to back and forth with the brand get the information in the correct format)
* Work with relevant product and tech teams to ensure proper set up
* Source and share imagery with the brand
* Support with collating information for PIM (product information management)
* Track cost prices for products from point of order to dispatch
* Help to prepare Sign Off Packs and Trading Packs for Selling Events
* Manage and co-ordinate sample requirements for all events, requests, and sign offs.
* Ensure accuracy of Systems and Labels in readiness for International Selling Events (where appropriate).
* Be able to build relationships with key stakeholders e.g., business units, tech, finance
* Set up any additional lines/requests and progress quickly to ensure on time launch for the relevant season.
* Use appropriate IT systems and software packages required to drive delivery of your elements of the critical path.
* Demonstrate a passion for product by staying up to date with competitors and giving structured feedback to the team
* Contribute throughout the selection process and in delivery of new ranges.
Key skills and experience
* Retail head office and/or wholesale admin support preferred
* Microsoft Excel experience needed
* Passion for products and desire to learn about the brand and customer
* Highly organised with attention to detail when performing tasks, ability to anticipate and manage problems, with an ability to prioritise and escalate where necessary
* Systems experience or a clear demonstration of the ability to learn to use systems quickly
* Good communication skills; communicating clearly using phone, email etc.
* Knowledge of, or strong desire to learn about the end to end buying process to take responsibility for Critical Path Management
* Proactive in taking workload away from other members of the Wholesale team
* A digital and global mind-set that supports the growth of the International Wholesale business