(office based in Sittingbourne, Kent - excellent transport links and close to the train station)
My client based in Sittingbourne has a great opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain Assistant / Merchandiser to join their busy Merchandising and Supply Chain Team.
The successful candidate will need to have intermediate Excel knowledge and have a background working within merchandising and product.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Establish, build and maintain relationships with suppliers and shareholders, ensuring a strong business relationship.
- Purchase goods in line with required delivery dates.
- Raise purchase orders for Far East and UK Suppliers.
- Work with lead times and ensure goods are delivered on schedule.
- Identify purchasing needs and monitor stock levels.
- Produce and analyse reports.
- Determine replenishment strategy by analysing reports.
- Update and maintain accurate data, across orders, vendors and quantities.
- Work with internal stakeholders to help maximize efficient stock management
- Ensure all POS materials are delivered on schedule.
- Assisting with new product set ups.
What you'll bring
- Ideally 1 years' experience in a similar role within buying, purchasing or merchandising is preferred.
- Excellent administrative skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Comfortable, confident and experienced in managing overseas suppliers, typically the Far East region.
- Dynamic and eager to learn and develop.
- Excellent negotiation skills and comprehensive commercial awareness, with the ability to identify trends and consider the impact on stock levels.
- Good numerical and analytical skills - proficient in the use of Excel at an intermediate level, as well as being confident on other Microsoft programs.
- Ability to work proactively and re-actively in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to keep calm under pressure and when completing multiple tasks.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A team player who is able to work collaboratively.