Job vacancy - Buyers Assistant

Position: Buyers Assistant
Reference: acsVassby
Location: Guildford
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 per annum
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Job Title: Buyers Assistant

The right person will be able to assist in the product purchasing & stock management function, liaise confidently with suppliers & stores & maintain a high level of attention to detail. You will also have good general business software knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to multi-task.

The role would ideally suit someone who is currently a merchandising assistant, buying admin assistant or buyers assistant looking to take their next step in retail.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the placement of replenishment orders to include creating weekly ordering spreadsheet, placing supplier orders, checking pro forma invoice costs & quantities, arranging invoice payment & filing of associated paperwork
  • Manage & update an active document of PO's placed & expected supplier delivery dates & follow up with suppliers on outstanding PO's
  • Assist in searching supply base to source out of stock products where necessary
  • Regular collation of paid commercial invoices for reconciliation with finance
  • Feedback to retail & online on out of stock products & estimated delivery times & respond to individual store stock queries
  • Maintain system minimum stock quantity amounts
  • Assist in the store & online range change & planogram process
  • Assist in the supplier returns process
  • Manage & update an outstanding returns spreadsheet & chase suppliers for sign off & credit

Requirements:

  • Experience of SAP
  • Previous retail head office experience.
  • Accuracy and good attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A self-starter with excellent organisational, presentation skills
  • Effective at managing time and priorities and can handle tight deadlines
  • Experience of liaising with suppliers & stock control
  • Good Knowledge of Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

ACS are recruiting for a Buyers Assistant. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Buyers Assistant please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Buyers Assistant. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Buyers Assistant with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Buyers Assistant role you desire.