Buying Assistant- Cards & Stationery
Job Purpose
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative, innovative in order to do their best work.
The Buying Assistant role is right at the heart of the buying team and is a great steppingstone into a career in buying. You will support the category team by making it possible to get new ranges into stores and will be integral to delivering the day to day implementation.
What you’ll do
1. Manage the set up and maintenance of lines/range
2. Source new line information from suppliers
3. Manage the store communications for category activations
4. Maintain the pricing and promotions for the category
5. Manage the pricing of all lines/range including maintaining any necessary checks vs relevant competitors
6. Manage the set up and maintenance of all promotional activity, including raising invoices and managing margin funding on the system
7. Run ad hoc data and analysis
8. You will also form part of the wider admin community, driving continuous improvement to our processes
Who you are
1. Either degree level or retail/admin experience
2. Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
3. Great stakeholder management
4. Excellent admin and organizational ability
5. Resilient and adaptable in a fast pace environment
6. Strong numerical skills
7. Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
8. Proactive and resourceful
9. Great team player
Benefits
1. Competitive salary
2. Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
3. Hybrid working model from home and in the office
4. 24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
5. Finish at 4pm on a Friday
6. Staff discount card for stores and online
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