Job Description

Paul Smith is one of Britain's leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it's a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, 'classic with a twist' remains the guiding principle of the company. Happily positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.


We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Stockroom Assistant to join our team Full Time in our Bicester Village store. You will be responsible for assisting with the deliveries of all stock into the shop, ensuring that all deliveries are accurately booked in and unpacked into the items correct locations. You will liaise with the Inventory & Systems Manager to assist in supporting and maintaining best practice in all aspects of Stock and Inventory policies. As a Paul Smith brand ambassador, you should embody our Retail Values and deliver an outstanding customer experience. On the shop floor you will have fun while learning about our clients, environment, and team.

What's in it for you:

Competitive salary

Generous seasonal clothing and uniform allowance

60% discount on Paul Smith products

Access to exclusive sample sales

Wellbeing support through Retail Trust for you and your family

33 days annual leave inclusive Bank Holidays with an option to buy or sell an extra 5 days holiday annually


If you like the sound of what you've read so far, find out more about our company culture and the full list of benefits we can offer you.

The Role:

Supporting the Head office Inventory & Systems team on stock management processes, housekeeping and cycle counts to maintain inventory levels in store and providing regular feedback on any stock related issues.

Completing the weekly stock management checklists to ensure all Operations processes are adhered to.

To be present at the shop at the time of the deliveries, in order to assist with the unloading of the delivery van and organise all relevant paperwork for the driver.

To remove the delivery to the stockroom and book in the delivery using the scanner and/or manually against the pack notes, ensuring that all discrepancies are recorded.

Ensure that all discrepancies are given to the Stock Control Assistants so that they can raise the query with the Warehouse.

Identify and manage faulty stock and stock without barcode tickets and ensure that these items are fully recorded.

To ensure that all stock leaving the Shop is booked out correctly and sent as quickly as possible, ensuring that all paperwork is completed correctly.

Providing an 'above and beyond' experience to ensure unique customer interaction, resulting in a high level of repeat business throughout your shop.

To assist in stock takes on a weekly basis in liaison with Shop Management Team and Retail Office and ensure that the stock take results are downloaded onto the till system, reporting all findings to the Shop Management Team.

To ensure visual presentation, store maintenance and housekeeping is kept to the company's desired standard, both on and off the shop floor.

About you:

Attention to detail and accurate in all aspects of work

Passion for style, fashion and the Paul Smith brand

Smart in appearance and individual flair

Interest and knowledge of current trends in music, arts and culture

Motivated, confident and collaborative

Flexible and reliable

Team member, helpful, approachable and trustworthy

Who you are:

Awareness of stock control

Monitoring stock levels, previous stock experience including unpacking & booking deliveries, replenishment and stock takes

Loves to provide excellent customer service

Experience of retail environment

Loves learning and sharing product knowledge with customers and team

Maintaining excellent housekeeping and visual standards


At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.

PLEASE NOTE:

Our shortlisting process commences once the advert is released. In some cases, a position is filled before the advert has closed - to avoid disappointment please complete your application prior to the closing date.

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