Buying and Merchandise Assistant (BBW) - 12 month FTC
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Location | Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London
Working style | Hybrid
About Next Beauty
Next Beauty has become one of the most trusted beauty destinations online, having launched in 2018 on next.co.uk. We offer over 250 luxury beauty brands including Tom Ford, Clarins, Estee Lauder, and MAC, to name just a few; skincare, makeup, and fragrance are all carefully curated for over 8 million customers. Our mission is to continue to evolve our beauty portfolio to become the number one beauty destination that’s both successful and sustainable.
About the Job
If you're passionate about the beauty industry and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want you to be part of our dynamic Buying and Merchandising team at Next Beauty. You will be predominantly supporting our Bath & Body Works department. Your mission is clear: oversee the entire item lifecycle, from creation and ordering through to the item going live on the website, while maintaining precision and timeliness. You will also resolve any data issues and assist the wider team with day-to-day tasks to ensure the smooth flow of product launches.
You will be…
* The guardian of the critical path, ensuring it is up-to-date and that stock is delivered and launches in a timely manner
* Updating and maintaining the Bath & Body Works product launch calendar
* Responsible for all SKU raising and contract raising
* Monitoring and updating intake trackers for Bath & Body Works
* Tracking the status of new products vs their launch date and flagging any issues ahead of time
* Building relationships with internal and external teams and being the ‘go to’ person for any queries around item setup or stock intake for Bath & Body Works
* Setting up promotions and checking that they go live as planned; flagging any issues with the relevant teams
* Assisting with warehouse and finance queries
* Ordering labels for inbound stock
* Regular site audits to ensure that all products are live and in the correct promotions
* Working closely with the product teams and communicating any data that cannot be resolved with clear deadlines for completion
* Updating price changes when required
* Supporting wider Buying and Merchandising teams on administrative tasks
* Preparing comparative shops
* Identifying trends and reviewing sales performance for Bath & Body Works
What we can do for you…
* 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP, and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
* We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
* Life Assurance
* Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
* Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
* Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
* Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
* Join in the fun with our year-round office events
Diversity & Inclusion
At Lipsy Group, we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Product Management, Marketing, and Administrative
Industries: Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and International Trade and Development
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