Category Admin Assistant Home London, England
Job description
From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.
As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results-orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey.
We are looking for a Category Administrator to join our Home team. We are strategically reviewing and growing our Home and Furniture Supply base including Third Party Brands this is a key element of our 5-year plan. This role is critical in supporting the Product Categories in the onboarding and on-going management of our supply routes. Working cross categories and with the wider support functions, this role is the central co-ordinator ensuring that all elements of the process are carried out in a timely and efficient manner. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are vital as well as the ability to independently handle Critical Paths. They will be required to manage key Buying and Merchandising IT systems to ensure up to date and accurate information is entered and maintained as well as performing analysis and reporting to support the development and delivery of commercial and profitable ranges.
Responsibilities- To support the Product Categories with the co-ordination, preparation and timely completion of documentation and systemic elements of the merchandise and buying process to allow for Supplier and Brand onboarding.
- Analyse sales data and make trade recommendations to support the management of Third Party Brands by the Product Categories.
- Working with the Category teams to ensure the management of the supplier critical paths is met and providing support within the Buying Admin Teams as required.
- Act as the central point of contact for Tarifftel queries and working with the Technical and Buying Teams to resolve as required.
To succeed you will have Buying or Merchandising experience with a major retailer or alternatively experience within a retail environment. Be highly organised with attention to detail when performing tasks, ability to anticipate and tackle problems, with an ability to prioritise and raise where needed
- Passion for products and desire to learn about the brand and customer
- Systems experience or a clear demonstration of the ability to learn to use systems quickly and efficiently.
- A digital and global mindset that supports the growth of international and online business
Interested? Apply here!
Key Benefits:- Flexible working approach, with a balance of being in the office and working from home.
- Competitive salary plus bonus
- 28 days inclusive of any bank holidays
- 20% discount on M&S products
- A range of wellbeing support (including a virtual GP)
- 25% off gym memberships, access to online fitness classes and discounts for complementary health services, such as nutrition and lifestyle coaching
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M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.
We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
