Buying Admin Assistant – International Wholesale

Buying Admin Assistant – International Wholesale

The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working).

The duration of the contract is 6 months.

The pay rate on offer is £15 per hour.

The client is a multinational high-street retailer.

Job Purpose

To put the customer requirements at the centre of the product offer to develop and deliver a commercial and profitable range that maximises sales opportunity. Assisting with critical path delivery across International Wholesale category.

Key accountabilities and measures

• 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
• Manage project critical paths
• Contribute throughout the selection process and in delivery of new ranges.

Key skills and experience

• Either buying experience with a major retailer or alternatively a buying/merchandising degree, or experience within a retail environment
• 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