Administration Assistant - Buying Department

Administrator Assistant (Buying Team) Chelmsford Area - Full-Time office based role, Permanent – Must Drive due to location Salary & Benefits £28,000 - £30,000 DOE plus a quarterly bonus scheme, giving an OTE of £33,000 - £35,000. Working Hours • Monday: 8:00am - 5:30pm • Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:30pm • Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm / 5:00pm finish Join a Growing Retail Business Are you a highly organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and a knack for working with numbers? Do you enjoy a varied role where you can support buying, merchandising, stock management and product administration? Our client, a successful and expanding retailer of home and industrial storage solutions, is seeking an Administrator Assistant to join their busy Buying Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive business where you'll play an important role in ensuring products, stock and supplier information are managed accurately and efficiently. The Role Working closely with the Merchandiser, you'll provide essential administrative support across the buying and merchandising function. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing weekly reports and management information. • Monitoring stock levels and assisting with forecasting activities. • Reviewing replenishment recommendations and raising purchase orders. • Liaising with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries and product information. • Booking delivery dates and helping manage supplier schedules. • Setting up and maintaining products within internal systems and Shopify. • Maintaining accurate product, pricing and stock data. • Supporting promotional activity and new product launches. • Monitoring competitor pricing and promotions. • Assisting with new systems, processes and general department administration. About You We're looking for someone who is organised, methodical and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You'll ideally have: • Previous administration experience, ideally within retail, buying, merchandising, stock control or a commercial environment. • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. • Confidence working with numbers, reports and data. • Good Excel and general IT skills. • Excellent organisational and time-management skills. • A positive, proactive and team-focused attitude. • The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Why Apply? £28,000 - £30,000 basic salary DOE Quarterly bonus scheme with OTE of £33,000 - £35,000 Join a growing and successful retailer Friendly and supportive team culture Varied role with exposure to buying, merchandising and e-commerce Excellent long-term career prospects Interested? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity within a thriving retail business.