Job Details
Buyers Administrative Assistant
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 9th September 2022
Ranking 66th in the 2022 Sunday Times 100 list having seen revenue soar to over £36m, LeMieux is recognised as one of the fastest growing companies in the UK. A leading equestrian and lifestyle brand with a reputation for unparalleled quality coupled with exceptional value; we provide horse and rider products for all levels of equestrians from children taking their first steps into the equestrian world, up to Olympic Gold Medallists such as Charlotte Dujardin and Carl Hester.
A number of our team have joined us from some of the UK’s most recognisable names such as Joules, Whittard of Chelsea, Zoopla, FatFace, Superdry and Aspinal of London, whilst others have started out at entry level with little to no experience, or as Graduates, and have developed alongside us, progressing through to managerial roles in specialist departments.
The Buying Admin Assistant will be pivotal to the smooth running of the department. Your main purpose will be to provide a comprehensive range of administrative support to the Buying team, by organising, co-ordinating and assisting with their workload commitments. It also involves ensuring that the team can meet the requirements of business by providing weekly product trackers and sales information (best/worst sellers).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Buying Team support on a daily basis, build and manage internal and external customer relationships.
- Maintain the critical path of the department, preparing samples, relevant documentation to support upcoming deadlines as requested.
- Prepare weekly Trade documentation and samples for Buyer.
- Attend meetings as requested and take minutes and ensure this is distributed to the team in a timely manner and monitor progress / actions.
- Participate in and sometimes lead ad hoc projects as requested by the senior buying team.
- Act as first point of contact for external and internal queries, redirecting to the most appropriate person as necessary.
- Carry out various daily administrative tasks as requested and deal with various forms of communication, including emails and phone calls and complete any further general administrative tasks as required.
- Prepare and send costing sheets to suppliers.
- Raise POs and check that all information on PO is correct before sending
- Amend POs with any price and delivery changes
- Liaise with Tech Team to chase fit samples
- Monitor critical path seal, cut dates so that goods ex-factory on time. Informing team of any slippages
- Chasing supplier for weekly product trackers and highlighting changes to the Buyer
- Check bar codes are correct for suppliers
- Updating line details CP/SP/SUPPLIER
- Keep office board visuals up to date
- Keep Visual Range Plan up to date
Your Attributes
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Computer literate and preferably experience of using a system and excel
- Strong communication and team working skills
- Able to plan and organise workload to meet deadlines and achieve a high level of tasks
- Have the drive to learn, develop and contribute towards company performance
- Problem solving skills
- Enthusiastic and organised individual who is either already in an admin role or is a post-graduate wanting to join our team.
What's In It For You?
- An opportunity to join the fastest growing company in Hampshire / on the South Coast, and grow alongside us. There will be exciting opportunities for you to develop and progress internally.
- Staff discount on all LeMieux products
- Amazing prizes for outstanding contributions each quarter
To apply please send your CV and covering letter stating your suitability to recruitment@horsehealth.co.uk
