COMPANY OVERVIEW

MandM is one of the biggest employers in Herefordshire and one of Europe’s leading online, off-price retailers, selling branded Fashion, Sport & Outdoor products for Men, Women and Children.
We offer our customers fantastic value by partnering with companies who we have built long term relationships with, enabling us to offer our customers big household names and up-and-coming brands, giving fantastic value all year round.
We are located in the heart of Hereford City Centre in our brand new, state of the art office. The modern, stylish workspace was designed to encourage collaborative working, teamwork and creativity - everything that MandM is all about.
As our business continues to grow we are recruiting for a talented Buying Assistant to join our growing team. Why not come be a part of our journey to success and take advantage of all MandM can offer you!

SUMMARY

This is an excellent opportunity for a fashion or buying graduate or similar, seeking their first step into the Buying world. Equally, if you already have a buying, sports and fashion background and are interested in joining the MandM team, then we want to hear from you.
The Buying Assistant role supports the administrative requirements of the Buyers, enabling them to function efficiently and effectively.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Previous administrative experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong work ethic
• A keen interest in sports and fashion as well as knowledge of sports and fashion product
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communicator and a positive attitude
• Team player

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Competitor analysis and shopping reports
• Trend research
• Supporting the administrative requirements of the Buying team
• Order management - to include loading orders and maintaining the rang plan, placing purchase orders and confirming orders with brands and suppliers
• Managing the critical path of the product from purchase to delivery and on sale to sell out
• Monitoring and reviewing the accuracy of product online
• Tracking, receiving, logging and maintaining the sample library
• QC and sample fit sessions
• Creating packs and trend boards
• Updating relevant spreadsheet and databases
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Buyers and the Brands

MORE THAN A ROLE

Competitive Salary: Your talent deserves recognition
Company bonus: We succeed, you benefit
Career Growth: Opportunity to grow
Staff Discounts: Stay stylish with our exclusive discounts.
Company Pension: Secure your financial future.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 5 weeks of well-deserved breaks. You even have the option to buy an extra week
Birthday Delight: Take your special day off to celebrate YOU
Free Parking
Health & Wellbeing programme; including critical illness insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In perso