Buying Assistant

Job description

Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity to come and work for the Sunday Times No 1 Best Big Company to work for in 2013 and with 400 stores across the UK and plans to open 20 new stores this year we are expanding at an unstoppable rate which you really do need to be part of to believe.

We are looking for talented individuals who are seeking an opportunity to learn new skills in a thriving and excitable business. This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who is looking for an opportunity to gain further experience with a forward thinking, fast paced retail business. You'll work with the wider Trading team at our Support Office in Handforth. Your role will be to provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure that tasks are undertaken accurately and to the required deadlines and to drive overall performance of the category.

Key Responsibilities;

• To create and manage article list and maintain data integrity in line with company targets
• To facilitate the range review process adhering to the critical path to ensure on time launches
• Liaise with suppliers and manage audit trail and develop relationships with the supplier base
• Managing sample process, involving requesting, reviewing and managing all samples for the category
• To ensure the Promotional and Pricing process is completed efficiently and accurately on behalf of the Buyer/s
• To ensure all Point Of Sale is managed through the Media Centre and signed off by the Buyer
• To provide great customer service to both store and support office colleagues through speedy and accurate issue resolution
• To carry out the accurate filing and maintenance of all required records in line with company procedures and legal guidelines, on behalf of the Buyer
• Attend, and take comprehensive and detailed meeting notes and actions
• Conduct competitor store visit reports and feedback to team
• Liaising with stores, suppliers and customer services in association with the quality team to ensure a timely response to any quality issues raised
• Responsible for preparing for all stores communications for final sign off by the Buyer
• Production of specific financial reports for the weekly trading meeting
• Producing ad hoc reports and gathering information as instructed by the Buyer

Key Skills Required;

• Ideally you will have experience of working within an office environment; ideally this will be gained within the retail sector.
• Ideally you will have a Degree Level Qualification or equivalent.
• You'll be PC literate on Excel & Microsoft Office
• You will be commercially aware.
• You'll be extremely analytical and numerical with a high degree of accuracy and a high level of attention to detail.
• You will utilise your excellent communication skills both internally as you work cross-functionally with other teams and externally, as you network and liaise with our suppliers.
• You will be able to challenge where appropriate and influence others.
• It is essential that you are highly organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise your own work load, working to the required deadlines.
• You'll be able to demonstrate your tenacity in the pursuit of a target.

The Benefits;

• Salary: up to £18,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)
• 28 days annual holiday (including Bank holidays)
• Birthday leave – 1 day extra leave to celebrate your birthday
• Pension scheme
• Pets at Home Group - 20% discount for you (plus one family member)
• ‘Treats' voluntary benefits – an online range of offers and discounts which are available exclusively to Pets at Home Colleagues
• Life Assurance
• Charity Leave- You are entitled to have one paid day's leave each year to work for your favourite animal related charity.
• Celebrating Special Celebrations? You'll get 1 extra week off and a gift to celebrate your wedding or civil partnership, and a gift from us if you are expecting or adopting a baby!
• Free Car Parking