| Job Title: Buyer's Assistant - Food & Drink |
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| Description |
The Opportunity
We have a great opportunity for a Buyer’s Assistant to work within our Food and Drinks team within the Travel Head Office.
WHSmith Travel sells a tailored range of Newspapers, Magazines, Books and Impulse products for people on the move and a broader convenience range in hospitals and workplaces. With over 550 stores within a range of locations such as Railways, Airports and Hospitals and a growing International presence, WHSmith Travel is a dynamic and fast paced business where talented individuals can thrive.
Reporting to the Buyer, the Buyer´s Assistant will support in a variety of technical duties including the set up of lines and promotions, supplier communications and a range of analysis. Please Note, this is initially a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.
The Accountabilities
* Ensure product file integrity for New Lines and Promotions, including setting up new product lines and Promotions.
* Ensure the business complies with pricing legislation
* Support Buyers with accurate information and provide daily and weekly data to the whole business to drive performance, including Sales Analysis and Supplier Profitability analysis.
* Ensure all new suppliers are set up with appropriate lead time. Maintenance of supplier files and tracking of supplier annual agreements.
* Support the Buyer with range analysis / space analysis where appropriate
* Liaise with suppliers on a of range details including promotional funding invoicing process
* Management of promotional bid forms and the promotional process
* Checking set up of promotions of other teams
* Communicate with stores in a clear and timely manner via the intranet, email and phone.
* Provide shelf edge labels for stores.
* Some general administration for team from time to time
* Provide cover to the Buying Assistants in other trading teams.
The Requirements for the Role
* A keen interest in Retail – specifically Buying
* Previous experience within a Retail Head Office would be highly beneficial
* Strong planning and self-organisational skills with good attention to detail.
* Intermediate Excel with a good knowledge of Microsoft programmes
* Highly numerate with excellent Analytical ability
* High desire to succeed
* Quick Learner
* Copes well under pressure
* Strong interpersonal skills – with potential to develop further
* Educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent. A degree within a Business or retail- related subject would be highly desirable
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
WHSmith does not accept speculative CVs. We will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised post from our Preferred Supplier List. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of WHSmith and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be considered null and void.
If you are interested in working with us, please submit your company´s details via email to recruitmentteam@whsmith.co.uk quoting "Agency Information" in the subject line so we can keep your details on file for future reference. |
Job Details
| Job Ref: |
THO000178 |
| Start Date: |
ASAP |
| Hours: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
London, United Kingdom |
| Working Term: |
Contract |
| Salary: |
££16000 - £18000 per annum annum
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| Application Deadline: |
2012-03-08 |
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