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About The RoleBuying AssistantHereford, England, United KingdomType: Permanent/Fixed-term/Working Pattern: Onsite/hybrid (3days on site)Who Are we?MandM is one of the biggest employers in Herefordshire and one of Europexe2x80x99s 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 who we have built long term relationships with, enabling us to offer our customers 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 rolexe2x9cxa8 Competitive Salary: Your talent deserves recognitionxf0x9fx8fx86 Company bonus: We succeed, you benefitxf0x9fx9ax80 Career Growth: Opportunity to growxf0x9fx8ex81 Staff Discounts: Stay stylish with our exclusive discounts.xf0x9fx8fxa6 Company Pension: Secure your financial future.xf0x9fx8fx96xefxb8x8f Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 5 weeks of well-deserved breaks. You even have the option to buy an extra weekxf0x9fx8ex81 Birthday Delight: Take your special day off to celebrate YOUxf0x9fx9ax97 Free Parkingxf0x9fx92x8a Health & Wellbeing programme; wexe2x80x99ll look after youThe Role ScopeTo support the administrative requirements of the Buyers and Buying Department. Enabling the buyers and buying department to function efficientlyxe2x9cxa8Role key responsibilities:Supporting the administrative requirements of the buyersOrder management, including loading orders onto and maintaining the range plan, placing purchase orders, and confirming orders with brands and suppliersManaging the critical path of the product from purchase to delivery and on sale to sell outMonitoring and reviewing the accuracy of product onlineTracking, receiving, logging and maintaining the sample libraryQC and sample fit sessionsCompetitor analysis and competitor shopping reportsTrend researchCreating packs and trend boardsLiaising with brands and suppliers dailyBeing the first point of contact for the warehouseBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with brandsAssisting other departments with product and brand related enquiriesWorking with other departments to ensure the brands and products are presented in the best way (photography, marketing)Managing the SKU exception processPreparing reports, updating spreadsheets and databasesAbout YouAbout Youxe2x9cxa8Skill/competency2 years administrative experienceProficient in ExcelAbility to work to deadlinesStrong work ethicExcellent communicatorPositive attitudeStrong organisational and interpersonal skillsBe able to work well as part of a dynamic teamA keen interest in sports and fashion, as well as knowledge of sports and fashion productAbout UsAt 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 peoplexe2x9cxa8Integrityxe2x9cxa8Teamworkxe2x9cxa8Accountabilityxe2x9cxa8Entrepreneurial approach

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