Job Description

About The Role
Buying Assistant
Hereford, England, United Kingdom
Type: 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 Europes 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 role
xe2x9cxa8 Competitive Salary: Your talent deserves recognition
xf0x9fx8fx86 Company bonus: We succeed, you benefit
xf0x9fx9ax80 Career Growth: Opportunity to grow
xf0x9fx8ex81 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 week
xf0x9fx8ex81 Birthday Delight: Take your special day off to celebrate YOU
xf0x9fx9ax97 Free Parking
xf0x9fx92x8a Health & Wellbeing programme; well look after you
The Role Scope
To support the administrative requirements of the Buyers and Buying Department. Enabling the buyers and buying department to function efficiently
xe2x9cxa8Role key responsibilities:
Supporting the administrative requirements of the buyers
Order management, including loading orders onto and maintaining the range plan, placing purchase orders, and confirming orders with brands and suppliers
Managing the critical path of the product from purchase to delivery and on sale to sell out
Monitoring and reviewing the accuracy of product online
Tracking, receiving, logging and maintaining the sample library
QC and sample fit sessions
Competitor analysis and competitor shopping reports
Trend research
Creating packs and trend boards
Liaising with brands and suppliers daily
Being the first point of contact for the warehouse
Building and maintaining strong relationships with brands
Assisting other departments with product and brand related enquiries
Working with other departments to ensure the brands and products are presented in the best way (photography, marketing)
Managing the SKU exception process
Preparing reports, updating spreadsheets and databases
About You
About You
xe2x9cxa8Skill/competency
2 years administrative experience
Proficient in Excel
Ability to work to deadlines
Strong work ethic
Excellent communicator
Positive attitude
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
Be able to work well as part of a dynamic team
A keen interest in sports and fashion, as well as knowledge of sports and fashion product
About Us
At 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 people
xe2x9cxa8Integrity
xe2x9cxa8Teamwork
xe2x9cxa8Accountability
xe2x9cxa8Entrepreneurial approach