Administrator (buying & product design)

Administrator (buying and product design)

£25/26k per year – Full-time – Permanent

Worcestershire.

Job Description

Due to continued growth, our client is looking for Administrator to join their busy buying and product design team. Working with a superb range of tableware and homeware, this role is a fast-paced Administration role but, our client is looking for someone who has a keen interest in homes and tableware as they encourage a collaborative working environment. This might suit a graduate or Administrator with a flair for design/fashion/art who keeps up to date with season trends.

Key responsibilities

* Update costing sheets accurately to submit to customers for sign off.

* Critical path management, ensuring all key dates are adhered to.

* Updating weekly progress trackers and submitting to customers.

* Sample management, including tracking, unpacking/packing and sending to customers.

* Liaising with our Far East sourcing offices to obtain samples, provide feedback and resolve queries.

* Complete new line spreadsheets, raise PO’s and keeping internal systems up to date.

* Assist with online and in-store product research

* Create new SKUs and POs on internal systems ensuring information is complete and accurate

Essential skills and attributes

* Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Outlook essential.

* Administration experience gained in a fast paced environment (desirable)

* Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

* Strong verbal and written communications skills.

* Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

* Capable of thriving in fast paced environments.

* Methodical and organised.

* Driving licence

Ideal skills and attributes

* Previous experience within or have worked closely with a product development or buying team (ideal but not necessary).

* Understanding of critical paths and seasonal range development (ideal but not necessary).

* An interest in seasonal trends, interiors and housewares would be an advantage.

**This role is office based temporarily in Evesham but the office will be moving within the Evesham/ Worcester area so candidates will need to live locally in either location.**

If you think you have the qualities and skills required, please forward your up to date CV details to us OR to discuss this role further, please call us on (phone number removed)

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