At a Glance
- Tasks: Support buying teams with admin tasks and supplier communication.
- Company: Dynamic fashion retailer focused on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: 12-month FTC, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Flexible role with diverse responsibilities and a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team and make an impact in the fashion industry.
- Qualifications: Organised, proactive, and great at problem-solving and communication.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As Buyers Admin you will provide administrative support to the buying teams.
Responsibilities
- Be the first point of contact with suppliers and the warehouse for booking in deliveries, making changes to delivery schedules and order amendments.
- Upload the buyer's worksheet and create SKUs in Retek, highlighting areas where the buyer's worksheet is incomplete and working with the buyer to improve.
- Load orders onto the system correctly as soon as possible after they are received.
- Set up and monitor the delivery schedule, checking delivery windows and schedules and highlighting problems to the buying team.
- Check order confirmation with suppliers, chasing and checking confirmation notes.
- Resolve DC queries – for example mismatched delivery note (aim to avoid stock sitting in the DC).
- Update and maintain database with relevant terms e.g. trade/settlement discount.
- Set up accounts for new supplier.
- Ensure requests for pre-ticketing are communicated to supplier.
- Update and amend the SKU and category hierarchies, barcodes and all supporting SKU information.
- Oversee the process for providing samples to the photostudio for digital photo shoot.
- Liaise with suppliers to book shop floor customer sampling and retail operations training.
- Circulate daily reports to concessions and internal team.
Qualifications & Attributes
- Organised and proactive; you are able to multi-task, prioritise and work to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- A problem solver; you are able to apply different ways of thinking in different situations.
- A great communicator, both verbal and written; you excel in the relationships you build with stakeholders, able to work across various teams.
- A proactive team member; you collaborate with the wider Buying and Merchandising team.
- Patient, positive and flexible; responsive to business needs, you are happy and comfortable to take responsibility for your task.
- All over the numbers; you are analytical and results driven, able to use data to measure performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Systems literate; you are proficient in Excel, and other Microsoft Office software, with high levels of accuracy.
- Team player – interact with teams outside of food buying, including photo studio and shop floor teams; being present and attending face to face shop floor walks for seasonal photo shoot.
- An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague.
This guide represents a summary of the role, however all team members are expected to be flexible in the work they undertake, which may change from time to time, according to the needs of the business.
Buyers Admin employer: Selfridges
As a Buyers Admin at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. With a focus on teamwork and open communication, we offer opportunities for skill development and career advancement, all while being part of a vibrant community located in a bustling area that fosters creativity and innovation. Join us to be part of a company that prioritises employee well-being and offers a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance.
