Job Description

We are looking for an assistant to join our busy Buying Room team who is a highly motivated individual, willing to study to attain formal qualifications in Sustainability.

With a specific focus on the wool fibre and wool industry, the course will explore key issues and questions relating to sustainable development, legislation, collaborative global goals, and ways to measure and manage the textile industry's impact on people, planet and prosperity.

You will also provide and maintain support with the day to day running of our busy Buying Room team. Over time this role will transition to a full-time standalone Sustainability position.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role or is a school leaver looking to develop a career in textiles, and must be able to demonstrate the following:

Motivated individual with a passion for learning and independent study

Excellent reading comprehension and analytical skills

Articulate, with strong communication and problem-solving skills

Motivated and comfortable working in a demanding role

Ability to multitask and prioritise work

Knowledge of Microsoft office including word, outlook and Excel

Willing to take on new responsibilities

Enthusiastic, confident and well organised

The Role

Servicing both the Apparel 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

Controlling supply of accessories items

Product set up and maintenance of new ranges

Update iInternal documentation requirements for new ranges and special promotions

Be responsible for CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

Manage our RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) certification

Manage the Sustainability master document - Updating seasonal ranges and yearly audit of supplier certifications

Managing customer declaration requests, either self-assessment or required declarations

Maintain fibre certifications on iShowroom with any relevant reference numbers.

Manage Mill specification reports

Full training will be provided both accredited and on the job.

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension, Life Insurance,

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

Ability to commute/relocate:

Peebles, EH45 8RN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

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