Buying Assistant (12 months FTC)

MandM Direct Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

About The Role

Buying Assistant

Hereford, England, United Kingdom

Type: 12 months FTC

Working Pattern: Onsite

Who Are we?

MandM is one of the biggest employers in Herefordshire and one of Europe’s leading online, off-price retailers, selling branded Fashion, Sport & Outdoor products for Men, Women and Children.

We offer our customers fantastic value by partnering with companies with whom we have built long-term relationships, enabling us to offer big household names and up-and-coming brands, giving fantastic value all year round.

We are located in the heart of Hereford City Centre in our brand new, state-of-the-art office. The modern, stylish workspace was designed to encourage collaborative working, teamwork, and creativity - everything that MandM is all about.

As our business continues to grow, we are recruiting for a talented Buying Assistant to join our growing team. Why not come be a part of our journey to success and take advantage of all MandM can offer you!

More than a role

• Competitive Salary: Your talent deserves recognition
• Company bonus: We succeed, you benefit
• Career Growth: Opportunity to grow
• Staff Discounts: Stay stylish with our exclusive discounts.
• Company Pension: Secure your financial future.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 5 weeks of well-deserved breaks. You even have the option to buy an extra week.
• Birthday Delight: Take your special day off to celebrate YOU
• Free Parking
• Health & Wellbeing programme; we’ll look after you

The Role Scope

To support the administrative requirements of the Buyers and Buying Department, enabling the buyers and buying department to function efficiently.

Role key responsibilities:

• Supporting the administrative requirements of the buyers
• Order management, including loading orders onto and maintaining the range plan, placing purchase orders, and confirming orders with brands and suppliers
• Managing the critical path of the product from purchase to delivery and on sale to sell out
• Monitoring and reviewing the accuracy of product online
• Tracking, receiving, logging, and maintaining the sample library
• QC and sample fit sessions
• Competitor analysis and competitor shopping reports
• Trend research
• Creating packs and trend boards
• Liaising with brands and suppliers daily
• Being the first point of contact for the warehouse
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with brands
• Assisting other departments with product and brand related enquiries
• Working with other departments to ensure the brands and products are presented in the best way (photography, marketing)
• Managing the SKU exception process
• Preparing reports, updating spreadsheets, and databases

About You

• Relevant administrative experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent communicator
• Positive attitude
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work well as part of a dynamic team
• A keen interest in sports and fashion, as well as knowledge of sports and fashion product

About Us

At MandM, our employees are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and making a real impact in the industry. We pride ourselves on upholding these core values in everything we do.

The people

• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Entrepreneurial approach