Buying Admin Assistant - Home at Marks & Spencer

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Market trend analysis, Competitor analysis, Sales data analysis, Product development, Sample management, Critical path monitoring, Administrative skills, Attention to detail, Organizational skills, Commercial awareness, Relationship building, Communication

Industry

Retail

Description

Being a part of M&S is exactly that – becoming a part and playing your part. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special… * 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third party branded products for you and one member of your household. * Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days. * We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance. * Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan). * We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes. * Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits. * Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance. * Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary. * Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service. * Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or volunteering for them. * Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family. What you’ll do Your key accountabilities will include: * Analysing market trends, competitor products, and historical sales data to compile and present findings that support the development of commercially successful product ranges. * Working closely with the Buying team to assist in the development of products, ensuring that each item aligns with customer needs and market trends. * Organising and managing the daily sample process, ensuring timely and accurate tracking of products. * Assisting in monitoring the critical path to ensure that all product development milestones are met. * Building strong relationships with internal teams such as Design, Merchandising, and Sourcing, as well as external suppliers, to support the delivery of our product ranges. Who you are... Your skills and experience will include: * Passion for homewear and driving the M&S brand forward * Experience working in a buying role or relevant internship experiene at a fast-paced retailer * Strong organisational, attention to detail and admin skills * Commercial thinker Everyone’s welcome We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen. We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. #LI-AP1 #hybrid

Responsibilities

You will analyze market trends and sales data to support the development of commercially successful product ranges. Additionally, you will manage the daily sample process and monitor the critical path to ensure product development milestones are met.