As Buyers Admin Assistant (Outerwear), you will be the first point of contact for all our suppliers; efficient communication is key. You will be communicating daily with people from all over the world. Your role is the starting point in the buying product cycle, so attention to detail is crucial, checking labels, logging samples, and ensuring all details are thoroughly checked. You are responsible for the administration of your category, and this role is integral in the smooth delivery of our product worldwide.
What you will be doing:
* Approving branding and artwork submissions for product development.
* Assisting in regularly reviewing stock, sales, and orders, as well as overseeing the administration of the stock management systems.
* Maintaining relationships with suppliers.
* Liaising with other departments within the organization to ensure projects are completed.
* Managing the critical path, monitoring all orders from initial product development through to delivery, ensuring the smooth running of the development process, maintaining delivery schedules, and key deadlines throughout.
* Managing the sample process, ensuring all designs and fabrications are executed correctly, meeting brand requirements and internal sample management.
* Liaising with suppliers, QC, and accounts to ensure all documents and invoices are received and signed off prior to delivery.
* Liaising with the Web team for samples and photography, escalated customer queries, and product placement on the site.
* Signing off invoices and shipping documents.
* Approving PTS for shipments.
* Liaising with merchandising and warehouse to ensure smooth delivery each week.
We would love to meet someone with:
* Ambition to grow with the company and a drive for improvements in all aspects of the business; innovative and forward-thinking.
* Good IT skills, most importantly in Excel or equivalent.
* Awareness of market trends and ability to react to changes in demand.
* Numerate, analytical, and highly organized with attention to detail.
* Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
* Good interpersonal skills – able to build and manage relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
What is in it for you?
* 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends.
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