Job Description

Holland & Sherry Limited is a luxury cloth merchant, operating in over 70 international markets.

We are looking for motivated individual to support the day to day running of our busy Buying Team. This is an entry level / typical school leaver position for a candidate looking to work in the textile industry but has genuine opportunity to become a long term career option. Part of the role includes some responsibilities related to sustainability and there will be the opportunity to study for formal qualifications in sustainability with a specific focus on the wool fibre and wool industry.

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

Excellent reading comprehension and analytical skills

Articulate, with strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask and prioritise work in a busy role

Knowledge of Microsoft office including word, outlook and Excel

Motivated individual with a passion for learning and independent study

A professional approach and willing to take on new responsibilities

Enthusiastic, confident and well organised

The Role

Servicing both the Clothing and Interior Design markets, the successful candidate will:

Place purchase orders

Liaise with suppliers to prioritise and expedite delivery of goods ordered

Proof reading and verification of dates, data and other reference information

Respond to queries from sales and customer service teams

Check invoices received and report any differences

Daily and monthly end stock analysis reporting

System administration for the team

Control supply of accessory items

Set up and maintain new product ranges including updating internal documentation

Work on our CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

Manage our Responsible Wool Standard Certification

Update our Sustainability Documents following annual audit of supplier certifications

Deal with customer declaration requests

Update fibre certifications on our internal database

Process Mill specification reports

Full training will be required, both formal external accreditation and internal on the job supervision.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Peebles EH45: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person