Buying Assistant

Job type: Permanent
Job ref: 006383
Published: 5 days ago

A bit about us: Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UK’s leading independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to make mainstream and luxury fragrances affordable and accessible to all. We showcase more than 130 fragrance brands in over 220 stores throughout the UK and online at www.thefragranceshop.co.uk. We are expanding and are looking for a Buying Assistant to join the team and be part of a growing and vibrant brand.
 

Why you’ll love working here:

Enjoy work-life balance with our flexible working scheme - including 15 work from home days a year, duvet days and the choice to flex your working hours

Vibrant state-of-the-art office, conveniently located in Trafford Park with great transport links and free onsite parking

No need to travel to the gym – we have one here for you! Take advantage of our free onsite gym facilities before/after work or even pop in at lunch time

Generous staff discounts on a wide range of fabulous fragrances

Excellent progression and development opportunities - work with teams who are passionate about what they do and develop your expertise within a creative and collaborative space

 

The role: Reporting to the Buyer, The Buying Assistant will provide support for the Buying and Merchandising teams, to ensure timely and effective performance.

 

What you’ll be doing:

Set up and maintain products in the system 

Produce weekly reports  

Price changes & promotional set up for stores and online

Book deliveries 

Produce and send reports to suppliers

Chase suppliers for new line forms, images and deliveries  

Produce and maintain the GWP file 

Maintain the New Launch spreadsheet and critical paths 

General administrative duties  

 

What you’ll bring:
We are looking to hire someone who is customer-focused and results driven.

 

Intermediate Excel skills. 

Good attention to detail. 

Highly organised and have the ability to prioritise. 

Good communication skills (to be able to communicate effectively both internally and externally).  

Knowledge of products and market. 

Knowledge of retail and/or buying. 

The ability to multitask. 

The ability to work alone and as part of a team.  

 

How to apply:

Simply upload your CV via our careers page.

Join us now and help shape the future of fragrance retail!

 

The Fragrance Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   

 

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of your application, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.