Buying Operations Manager

Buying Operations Manager London

Forbidden Planet
Full Time London 50000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Avaliable Job Today Established in 1978, Forbidden Planet is now the world’s largest and best-known science fiction, fantasy and cult entertainment retailer and the largest UK stockist of the latest comics and graphic novels. We specialise in selling action figures, books, comics, graphic novels, manga and toys and we offer all the best merchandise from the cult cream of movies and television.

Forbidden Planet is looking for a Books Merchandise Admin Assistant to join our busy retail team in our Southwark HQ.

Forbidden Planet, the UK's leading Cult Entertainment retailer, is looking for a Books Merchandise Admin Assistant . You will be responsible for supporting the buyers with detailed inventory administration. This is a computer systems based role where you will also provide administration and general support to our stores. The role is fast paced, office based retail role working to tight deadlines in a busy, friendly team.

The ideal candidate will be be familiar with Forbidden Planet and love what we sell, have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and enjoy working with lots of data, as well as having strong numerical and PC skills (Excel and Word). Ideally you’ll have worked with EPOS systems, databases and Excel but training will be given.

If this sounds like you, please apply with an updated CV.

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Coordinate buying, selling and stock management of all exclusives and Ltd Editions
  • Feedback as needed on website content
  • Follow up on stock take results with regional manager
  • Coordinate all seasonal activity with buying and marketing

· Maintain good PC housekeeping standards on relevant drives and folders.

  • Ensure communication standards are met, feeding back to buyers as needed.
  • Proactively develop and maintain the highest standards of customer care in all areas of responsibility.
  • Always maintain effective communication, ensuring that all information is shared with relevant staff, clients and customers.
  • Develop and maintain professional working relationships with all personnel.
  • Provide feedback to your line manager ensuring they are advised of all developments and problems in your areas of responsibility.
  • Act at all times in the best interest of the business to further good relations.
  • Attend store openings, conventions and stock takes as may be required from time to time.

Self Development

  • Conduct a continual review of personal performance, seeking to improve effectiveness both individually and as a team member.
  • Assist in the identification of personal training and development needs in relation to your duties and ensure these are fulfilled in line with Departmental Business Objectives.
  • Understand and work towards individual, team and business objectives.

General

  • Ensure that health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
  • Advise the Health and Safety Representatives of potential risk areas.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties, it is not exhaustive and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the business.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, SE1 0UP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
  • Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Buying Operations Manager
Forbidden Planet

www.titanmerchandise.com
London, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
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Company - Public
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