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Assistant Buyer

Gloucester

The Role

We are looking for a Skilled Assistant Buyer /Stock Controller who will assist in maintaining our company's inventory, replenish items according to business needs. Playing a vital role in supporting the Buyer.

Reporting To:  Buyer

Objectives

• To create an effective system for the purchase of stock items within the business
• To develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient processes and workflows
• To plan, manage and oversee the daily functions, operations and activities of the purchase process
• To ensure stock/products are available on-time and within budget
• To maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all work in formats required
• To produce project progress reports as requested
• To attend and contribute to meetings as required

Responsibilities:

As the Assistant Buyer, you will need to:

• Assist the Buyer in selecting, sourcing and purchasing products
• Assist in conducting competitor analysis to identify potential opportunities
• Maintain an awareness of market trends and industry developments
• Communicate with internal sales and suppliers to manage orders, track deliveries and resolve any potential issues that may arise
• Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships to ensure cost efficiency and product quality
• Co-ordinate stock between warehouse locations, communicating with the production planner and warehouse on incoming goods
• Track incoming goods from overseas into the warehouse, ensure the freight agent has required paperwork for customs and finance have knowledge of all incoming goods.
• Update any databases, systems or required spreadsheets
• Support with any required reporting
• Work closely with Marketing and Sales to align product strategies
• Maintain the stock item list, ensuring items have correct setup including costs
• Support the office with any day-to-day admin duties

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer, or as a stock controller or in a similar role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Skilled Microsoft Office user
• Strong communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• SAGE user (preferred not essential)

Key attributes

• Commercial Awareness
• Ability to work deadlines and under pressure
• Self-motivated, energetic and able to drive pace
• Ability in building relationships and communicating at all levels
• Team player, and able to work on own initiative
• Professional and positive outlook to all tasks and requests from line manager
•  Be a self-starter as well as a team player

Please click on Apply Now and email your CV and covering letter.

Salary: £25,000pa

Hours Per Week: 37.5

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