Job Vacancy Buying Assistant (Commercial Department)
* Permanent
* Location Monkspath, Solihull
* 40 Hours per Week Monday to Friday (8.30 5.30)
* Salary: £26,000
* Opportunities to develop
* 15% staff discount
* A staff benefits package which includes a virtual GP as well as discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.
Role Summary
Main duties will involve:
* Placing orders and forecasting
* Setting up transfers between depots
* Competitor price comparisons
* Setting up new lines
* Resolving supplier/logistics queries
Farmfoods is a successful, independent retailer specialising in frozen food. We are renowned for excellent quality and great value, without compromise. There are over 340 Farmfoods shops in the UK and 4 distribution centres with a Commercial Office based in South Birmingham.
The Commercial Department is an essential part of our business and because of recent significant growth, we currently have a requirement for a full time Buying Assistant to support the fast-paced Commercial Team with all aspects of the daily operations. Our Commercial Team is responsible for selecting and managing a range of products and suppliers that service our shops, with a combined turnover over £1bn.
The Successful Candidate