Buying Assistant- Home Gifts & Accessories

• Maintain an effective administration system that will control all evaluation, photographic and, if required, sealed samples.
• Input and maintain an effective and accurate merchandise file to EKR and matrix systems.

Client Details

A leading Yorkshire trend lead retail business who have gone through digitalisation. The business has a low turnover of staff therefore this is a great opportunity to join a retailer which offers benefits include 33 days holiday. Stake holder pension scheme, generous staff sales discount, flexible benefits and subsidised car parking/travel.

Description

• Maintain an effective administration system that will control all evaluation, photographic and, if required, sealed samples.
• Input and maintain an effective and accurate merchandise file to EKR and matrix systems.
• In the absence of the Assistant Buying Manager, ensure departmental and inter-departmental communication is maintained.
• Ensure all aspects of departmental administration are maintained to a high standard including minute taking during meetings
• Housekeeping of department
• Co-ordinate the despatch and collection/re-storing of samples for shoots and PR, chasing where necessary. Ensure all samples can be assessed in the absence of the AB.
• Arrange for samples to be sent to supplier/PR
• To support the selection of the product range under the guidance
• of the Assistant Buying Manager which maximises sale opportunities and anticipates and exceeds customer needs.
• Prepare samples appropriately for meetings
• Assist the Assistant Buying Manager in compiling the product brief and in range selection throughout each season.
• Attend fit sessions with Buyer/AB and QA
• Set-up, manage and follow through all buying administration
• systems and procedures to ensure product availability and on- time delivery.
• Prepare and approve, with support, lab dips/strike offs and handlooms.
• Update suppliers of approvals and update the teamon any issues which will affect product intake
• Maintain/establish the department filing system with support

Profile

• Excellent keyboard skills
• MS office, especially EXCEL
• Knowledge and experience of using EKR and matrix is desirable
• Professional telephone manner
• Flexible and positive attitude and approach to work
• Excellent organisational skills ·
• Ability to prioritise effectively whilst working at pace
• Excellent grammar and spelling

Job Offer

Close to transport links, Stake holder pension scheme, generous staff sales discount, flexible benefits and subsidised car parking/travel.

2/3 days at home at the moment.

Progression opportunity, fast track to Assistant Buyer for the right person

Buying Assistant- Home Gifts & Accessories

Buying Assistant- Home Gifts & Accessories

Buying Assistant- Home Gifts & Accessories